to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
to palm off; to force a sale
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
treatment; service; handling; management
(sect) founder; apostle; originator; inventor
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
to sell (something) cheap
deputy head teacher; vice principal
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain
secret intelligence; underground information; confidential information; inside information
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
having been told something so often that one is fed up with it
having serious consequences; costing dearly; cannot get away with it; for free; for nothing; easily
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
fraud; cheating; foul play; trickery; hoax; swindle
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
after the end (of something)
keeping in check; holding back; deterrence; restraint; suppression
fleeting life; this transient world; sad world; world of grief and worry; the world of the living; this life
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
dealer (esp. in cars); dealership; dealer; dealer; exhibitor (at a convention, etc.)
experience; history; record; career
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
observation; survey; watching
popular; well-liked; common; frequent; popular music; pop music