to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to rain incessantly; to downpour
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
Christmas cake; unmarried woman above the age of 25
man; male; masculine gender
reverse side; opposite (of the expected); purl stitch (knitting)
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
allotment; assignment; allocation; allocation
to have a reason; to have an excuse
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
martial arts stadium; (Nippon) Budokan (indoor arena in Tokyo)
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
tear gland; lacrimal gland
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
visual kei; fashion style heavy on make-up and elaborate hairstyles, used among Japanese rock bands and musicians; attractive person
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
cannot be helped; unavoidable
damply; moistly; clammily; gloomily; miserably