astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
both; both sides; both parties
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
striking just before one's opponent makes a move
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
in front of your nose; right next to you; tip of one's nose
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
with a bump; with a clunk; yelp (e.g. of a fox); bark; howl
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
self-aggrandizement under pretense of aiding another (aggrandisement, pretence)
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
worry; care; consideration
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to be transparent; to leave a gap
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
world; society; people; the public
riverbank; riverside; market on the riverbank (esp. fish market); place (for activities); venue
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to have dealings with; to be involved in
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
unable to move; held up; swamped; stuck between a rock and a hard place
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach