paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
great physical power; animal strength
even the patience of a saint eventually runs out; (lit.) (if you touch) the Buddha's face three times (he will get annoyed)
to have an uneasy conscience
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
self-actualization; self-fulfillment; self-realization
tendency; trend; inclination
employment (long term); hire
gender equality; equal rights for both sexes; equality of the sexes
every evening; every night
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
shell (e.g. electron shell)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
tamago kake gohan; raw egg mixed with white rice, often seasoned with soy sauce
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
in low spirits; dejected; sad
increased volume or quantity
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
enterprise; business; company; corporation
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
preference; priority; precedence
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to rank (as); to occupy (a position); to be located (in); to be situated
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
registration; accession; register; entry; record
engagement; business; affair; use; need