series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
nervousness; oversensitivity
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
accountability; being held accountable
repentance; confession; penitence
resignation (from a position)
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
to jump at; to be attracted by
solicitude; consideration; concern; (excessive) kindness
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
professor; teaching; instruction
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
storage room; storeroom; closet; grayish blue
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
health problem; health issue
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
comprehensive medical check-up; thorough physical examination
X-ray; roentgen (unit of ionizing radiation)
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
tumor; tumour; neoplasm; neoplasia
quitting while one is ahead
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
elevated walkway through the audience to the stage (kabuki); honourable end to a career
re-examination; reinspection; retest