discretion; discretionary power
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
loitering; hanging around; wandering around
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to concern; to be related
dish of vegetables, konnyaku, etc. simmered in soy sauce and water until the liquid is almost gone
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
the way one works; one's working manner
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
passage (of people, traffic); passing; common usage
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
opposite lane; oncoming lane; opposite side of the road
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
ability; capability; skill
company director; board member
hard worker; hardworking person
the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves; (lit.) compassion is not for other people's benefit; you can't save others (from themselves)
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
popular person; favorite; favourite
suddenly; all of a sudden
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split