at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
helper; assistant; help; assistance
question; inquiry; enquiry
choices; alternatives; options
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
that is to say; so that means
family-oriented; familial
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
major cleanup; spring cleaning
maid; helper; help; assistance
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
androgynous; gender-neutral
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
official uniform; official dress
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious