lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
(in) her way; peculiar to her
how long; how much; to what extent
shaft; axle; mandrel; arbor; centre of a group
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
consolatory look; comforting look
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to be at a loss for words
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
going to work (e.g. in the morning); coming to work
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip