to temper thoroughly; to train well
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
by sheer strength; by brute force
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
choice; selection; option
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
great success; huge success
glorious achievement; distinguished service
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
combined use; using together (with); using jointly; using at the same time
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
to be playful; to gambol; to flirt with; (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
nashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pear
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
big problem; major issue; big controversy
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
to be worried; to be troubled
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
roadway; road; carriageway
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
application; request; petition
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face