to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
departure; leaving; setting off
division into groups; separation into classes (e.g. of schoolchildren according to ability)
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
way of speaking; intimation
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)
very popular; highly favoured
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
out of hand; uncontrollable; out of control; messy
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
have a good day; take care; see you
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
nonparticipation; nonattendance
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
putting an idea into someone's head; suggestion; hint
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
unsteadily (walking); waddling; staggeringly; totteringly
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy