taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
ban (e.g. on smoking); prohibition
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
It's a piece of cake; It's a simple task; It's a cinch
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to dye; to colour; to color
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
progress; being under way
very; greatly; exceedingly
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
true ancestor; var. of vampire (in fiction)
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
item; something that one "just has to have"
desire for revenge; vengeful thought
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)