to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
shuttlecock; shuttle service (e.g. bus); shuttle (weaving); space shuttle
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)
regional legal affairs bureau
sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
along the river; riverside
address book; list of addresses; mailing list
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
guidance; protective custody
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
stature; height; size; physique
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
one-ring scam; one ring; disconnecting a call after one ring has gone through
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
sad to say; how sad; alas
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law