hickey; hickie; love bite; kiss mark; lipstick mark
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of
alien (from another planet)
to become vigorous; to gain force; to prosper; to thrive; to be in heat; to be in rut
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
voyage; passage; travelling
managing (to raise funds, find time, etc.); contriving; scraping together (money); working out (a plan, solution, etc.); thinking out; devising
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to consider another's point of view; to put oneself in someone's shoes
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
placing three fingers of each hand on the floor (while bowing respectfully); (lit.) three fingers (specifically the thumb, index finger and middle finger)
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
part; portion; glimpse; bit
room for growth; potential; promise
hard worker; hardworking person
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to become familiar (to one's ears)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
resuming work after the New Year's vacation; first time that one works in the year
exclusion of males; (being) closed to men
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
established fact; fait accompli
sleazebag; asshole; shithead; lowlife
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
being on duty; person on duty; one's turn
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard