the same; the said; likewise
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
if so; in that case; in that situation
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
two-top (soccer formation); formation with two forwards at the front line
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
flight; desertion; escape
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
to bear fruit; to take effect
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving
choices; alternatives; options
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
another thing; exception; special case
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid