range; stove; cooker; microwave oven
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
several times; once or twice
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
clothes; clothing; garments
full-time househusband; stay-at-home dad
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
president (of a society); chairman
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
evaluation period (software, new employee, etc.); trial period; probation period
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article
triangular bandage; sling; triangular kerchief; bandana; bandanna
coverall apron; cook's apron
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
to head home; to leave for home
payment made via bank deposit transfer; discarding a tile that becomes another player's winning tile
daily allowance; daily wages
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to get along well with; to make a go of it
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
resuming work after the New Year's vacation; first time that one works in the year
celebration; celebratory event; congratulatory gift; tip; gratuity
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
first; first base; first baseman; fast
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to find fault with; to question
to rattle; to be bumpy; to be shaky; to be unsteady