alcoholism; alcoholic; drunkard
misanthropy; misanthropist
selfishness; egotism; egoism; egocentricity
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
a.m.; before noon; ante meridiem; AM broadcasting; amplitude modulation
solution (to a problem); solution (mixture)
joint enterprise; joint venture
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
communication technology; communications technology
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
jumbo; jumbo-sized; jumbo jet
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
half a ken (approx. 0.9 m); half-sized tatami mat
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
time required; time taken; necessary time
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
(written) application; application form
long ago; a long time ago; already
who benefits (from that)?; who cares?; who would want that?; pointless; of benefit to no one; of interest to no one
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image