to nod off (while sitting); to doze off; (lit.) to row a boat
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
main; principal; chief; primary; major
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
to turn a somersault; to turn over (topsy-turvy); to turn head over heels
physiology; one's period; menstruation
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
physiological phenomenon; physiological response
hotcake; (American) pancake
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
on the way; as one goes; in the future; someday; eventually
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
diagnosis and treatment; medical care
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
first segment of a chicken's wing; drumette
removing scum (from a broth, etc.); skimming off scum
pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
kabayaki; loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
to set on fire; to ignite
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
finish; finishing; finishing touches
running; tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
police officer; policeman; policewoman
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
judgement; judgment; appraisal (e.g. of an antique); evaluation; forensics; (criminal) identification
sea of blood; pool of blood
four (long cylindrical things)
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned