both hands; both arms; ten
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
telephone book; telephone directory
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of
fox with supernatural powers
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to pause; to have a short intermission
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to call out; to ask someone to come
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
enquiry; inquiry; query; interrogation; ENQ
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
military personnel; soldier
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
major general; rear admiral; air commodore
lieutenant general; vice-admiral
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
what's what; heads or tails
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
as; because; with; due to
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
matchmaking; acting as a go-between
remedial measure; countermeasure; counter-measure; relief measure; remedy