escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
ability; capability; skill
rosary; string of prayer beads
uncertainty; inaccuracy; incorrectness
clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit
sliding door (esp. when removed from its frame and used for carrying things or people); large flounder
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
assistant ...; probationary ...
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
somewhat cold; a bit chilly
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
server; (cake) server; (water) dispenser; server (tennis, volleyball, etc.)
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
(police) detective; criminal matter
remaining silent; keeping secret
proper; respectable; decent; honest
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
moment by moment; hour by hour