sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
gaudy; showy; garish; loud
projection; reflection; image; match; harmony
Chinese bellflower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
water caltrop; water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
to be kind to; to treat kindly
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
hairdresser; hairdressing
being very busy; busyness
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
chignon (in a Japanese hair-style)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
to become better; to improve
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
inner citadel; core; center; centre
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
needless to say; obviously; of course
benevolent act; healing act
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
chum; pal; dagger; stiletto; unbalanced record of wins between two wrestlers
diagnosis; medical examination
the very best; excellent; superb
request; invitation; privilege in criminal law given to nobles of the fifth rank or above (ritsuryo system)
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to carry something into a place
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply