to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
convenient; handy; useful
in public; in company; in the presence of others
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
lustful beast; lascivious monster
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
centre; center; center fielder
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
things at hand; personal belongings
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears