having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to become better; to improve
proper use; using (different things) for different purposes
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
not caring; not giving a damn
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to become empty; to be emptied
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to dunk
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
phantom; vision; illusion
secret information; intelligence
one-way mirror; two-way mirror
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
to think of; to come up with
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
long ago; already; a long time ago
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to polish up; to shine up
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
cold wind; chilly breeze; (blast of) cold air
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
every year; yearly; annually
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
to comb down; to smooth down
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article