to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
early (days); initial stage; initial
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
casting; cast-metal object
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
bar; bolt (e.g. on door); double-arm lock; (rope) cinching
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
button (clothing); push-button
hello; good day; good afternoon
horizontal stripes; lateral stripes
division into equal parts; equal parts
contest; comparison; competition
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
double doors opening from the centre; double-opening from the centre (e.g. doors, casement windows, etc.); method of filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
one's house; one's home; one's family
living room (Japanese-style)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
to be worn out (from domestic life)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
making a guest appearance; guest starring
maintaining a reasonable distance; neutral position; indecision
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen