loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
release; emission; ejection
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
use; utility; effect; benefit
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
dance (esp. Western style); dancing
consists of; comprises; is made up of
dance (in kabuki); dance play
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
article; news story; report; account
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening