like father, like son; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; (lit.) the child of a frog is a frog
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to investigate; to consider; to pat; to rub
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
it is I who should say so
looking pale; looking unwell
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
kitchen; financial situation
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
guard; security (officer); guardsman
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area