apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
both hands; both arms; ten
to sit upright; to sit up straight; to take a defiant attitude; to become aggressive; to take the offensive
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
(social) position; status
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
head; chief; leader; the greatest of all; the most excellent
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
great deed; great enterprise; great work; massive undertaking
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
beetle brows; projecting forehead
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
with a friendly grin; smilingly
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
existence; possession; having; limited company
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
fate; chance; relationship; tie
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all