to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
metal ring; metal hoop; metal band; trivet
overseas dispatch (e.g. of the Japan Self-Defense Forces)
(projection) screen; the silver screen; the film world; movies
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
head and body; heads tall (ratio of total height to length of the head); heads long
looking or acting as if one owned the place
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
ill will; malice; evil intent
most favored nation; most favoured nation; MFN
boom; bang; wham; Oh my God!; What a shock!
with a start; with a jump
on the gentle side; somewhat meek; rather quiet
having no idea; having no clue
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
(maximum) load; load capacity; loading capacity; carrying capacity
to die; to ascend to heaven
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
childish; childlike; immature; infantile
padding with cotton; garment padded with cotton; wadded clothes
failure; defective article; dead loss; good-for-nothing; worthless person; flop
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
continuous; unbroken; ceaseless
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
to pat (e.g. a dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle; to caress
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
duplicity; treachery; double-dealing
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
sense of the seasons; feeling of seasonality