to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
registration; accession; register; entry; record
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
to have a trade; to have a vocation
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
exemption; exoneration; discharge
regarding highly; attaching importance to
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
child of mixed parentage; mixed-race child
unique; peculiar; special
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate