to perceive; to understand
common (of objects, abstract things); usual
authority; power; influence
kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
deep affection; dear; beloved
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to differ; to vary; to disagree
fiction; fabrication; concoction; fictitious; fictional; imaginary
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
in the end; on top of that
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
instant; moment; for an instant
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
characteristic; feature; idiosyncrasy; spot color (in printing)
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
admirably; exquisitely; aptly
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
very interesting; of great interest
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
to make an appearance; to show up
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
the same age; same period
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland