(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
cleaning with a cloth (floors, etc.); dirty work; low-level work; apprentice work
lightness and heaviness; (relative) weight; (relative) importance; gravity
very small amount; insignificant thing; negligible amount
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
to fold in; to tuck in; to insert (e.g. a flyer in a newspaper); (fig.) to factor in (news, risk, outcome, etc.)
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
above the knee; on one's lap
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
bare legs; bare feet; stockingless legs
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
footwear; footgear; shoes
sensational; inflammatory; incendiary; (sexually) suggestive; lascivious
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
mortal enemy; object of fierce hatred or intense aversion; (lit.) one's parent's killer
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
short (in height); stumpy; tiny; short (trousers, etc.); undersized
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
quarrel; dispute; argument
to stop walking; to pause
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction