love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
illegal resident (in a country); illegal alien; illegal overstayer (person who has overstayed their visa)
discarding somewhat safe tiles while still trying to win a hand
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
to find fault with; to question
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
dry provisions; dried food; dried goods; groceries
price of a flower; fee for a geisha's companionship
small shot bar with an all-female staff
to garner interest; to attract attention
catercorner; diagonally opposite
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
big problem; major issue; big controversy
stirring; rousing oneself
large landowner; major landowner; great landowner
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
selling off; disposal by sale; sale
error of judgment; miscalculation; bad decision
to force open; to push open
losing initiative; being forestalled; moving second; person with the second move; gote; move that does not require an immediate response from the opponent
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management