obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
diagonal move (in the game of go)
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
time; hour; period; class
again; once more; a second time
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
polite; courteous; hospitable
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
busy; having no (free) time
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt