(starting) from nothing; from scratch
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
undeclared income; unreported earnings; unreported income
field office (of a construction company)
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
slapping; splashing; splatting
tear gland; lacrimal gland
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
someone haughty and boastful at home but meek and reserved outside; being a lion at home and a mouse abroad
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle; end of the world (esp. in fiction); apocalypse
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
rich in personality; of great individuality; highly individual; expressive of one's personality
slightly wild-looking (fashion; esp. of a middle-aged man)
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
flinchingly; falteringly; being overwhelmed; staggeringly; totteringly; unsteadily
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
lower region; lower part; region below
uncool; tacky; lame; corny
endlessly; ceaselessly; nonstop; incessantly
with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob
don't worry; no worries; never mind
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
high-definition television; HDTV
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
hang in there; go for it; keep at it; do your best
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
feeling of fellowship; fellow feeling
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
impertinent; impudent; cheeky
match; game; bout; contest