food; foodstuff; prey; victim
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to attract someone with food
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
since; henceforth; ever since
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
besides; moreover; in addition; to make matters worse
female; smaller (of the two); weaker; (arch.) woman; (arch.) wife
overhasty; rash; premature
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy; (ridiculous) fantasy
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
hit-and-run (causing personal injury)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
that's the way it is; such is life
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
section manager; section chief
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
I appreciate your efforts
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
to have troubles; to have concerns
neighborhood council; neighbourhood council; residents' association; student council
maid; helper; help; assistance
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to walk with; to make someone tag along; to carry around (esp. a child); to carry about
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice