crow (Corvus spp.); raven
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
baking soda; sodium bicarbonate
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
three; three years of age
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to join forces; to cooperate
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
greeting; a fine thing to say
this occasion; at this time; now
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
settlement of accounts; closing accounts; financial results; reporting (of accounts)
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
embellishment (e.g. of a story); ornamentation; decoration; (arch.) putting on makeup
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light