to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
heart; guts; nerve; central part
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
in order; in turn; one by one
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
while; during; while; although; all; both
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
had better ...; had better not ...
adds force or indicates command
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
vague; fuzzy; elusive; slippery
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
(some) more; even more; longer; further
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
Western clothing; Western binding
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
I see; that's right; indeed
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
retainer; retinue; servant
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
sporty (esp. garments, accessories, etc.)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate