government; administration
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
that's the way it is; such is life
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
not yet fixed; undecided; pending
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
explanation; interpretation
slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)
care; precaution; guarding; caution
while doing over and over; repeatedly
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
chocolate-vine (Akebia quinata); fiveleaf; fiveleaf akebia; fruit of the akebia
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
surf fishing; rock fishing; fishing from rocks by the shore
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
to turn yellow; to become tinged with yellow; to yellow (with age)
evening; sunset; nightfall
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to drain the water; to lose the water; to squeeze out the water
bellyband; maternity belt; (saddle) girth
patting; stroking; caressing
work clothes; business suit
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to build (a nest); to nest
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge