a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
all present; all concerned; all of us
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
looks; personal appearance; features
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to go past; to pass; to pass by
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
to stop walking; to pause
slip-up; mistake; fault; (arch.) waste; (arch.) needless expense
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
in all sincerity; truthfully; honestly
placed one upon another; piled up; excellent; splendid; superimposition; superposition
tea-ceremony procedures; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer