related to; in relation to
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
expert(ise); skill; dexterity
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
to tan (i.e. suntan); to burn
crisp (like a pickle); crunchy; firm (musculature); stiff (shoulders, neck, etc.)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
weak point; unskillfulness
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
same family (race, tribe)
chief; main; principal; major
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
family a woman has married into
don't get me wrong, but ...; I'm sorry
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental