to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
practice; practising; training; study
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
master; teacher; stable master
staying the night; lodging (at)
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
slight; thin; on the weak side
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
progress; advance; improvement; development
single word; a few words; brief comment
front; frontage; facade; main
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
(giving) instruction; initiation
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
element; chemical element; (classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire); (arch.) origin; (arch.) source
to pass (of time); to elapse
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
for convenience; as a matter of convenience
to name; to call; to christen; to term
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all