physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
exhausting work; hard work; severe duty
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
throughout; all through; right through
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information
to increase; to add to; to augment
chastity; virtue; fidelity
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
free alcohol; free liquor; free drinks
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol
snapping (e.g. book shut); clapping; crackling; pachinko
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
to grow up; to become an adult
key rack; (wall-mounted) key holder; key hook
critical (condition); serious
(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this
visitor to a sick or distressed person; hospital visitor; inquirer
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil