with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to be cheap; to be inexpensive
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
identifiable; personalized
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
game arcade; video arcade; penny arcade
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
seat at a table; place at a table
interior design; interior; upholstery
with curious eyes; curiously
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
to think too much; to be over-concerned
downward spiral; negative spiral; vicious circle
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
two departments (under the ritsuryo system: the Dept. of State and the Dept. of Worship)
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
inspection; examination; survey
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
jello (gelatin-based dessert); jelly; gel; jelly
sauce; Worcestershire sauce