to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
discipline; training; teaching manners
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
manners; courtesy; etiquette
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
ought to (verb); should (verb)
face; looks; vestiges; trace
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
one child; only child; one of several children (esp. the son and heir); one stone (in the game of go)
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
clause; article; stipulations
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
future (usually near); prospects
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
(two) matchless things; (two) matchless people; pair of bright jewels
related to the teachings of Buddha; able to be saved by Buddha; related; relevant
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)