surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
flying column; detached force
to push aside; to brush aside
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
(one's) quota; assignment
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
to glare at each other; to confront each other
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
close; intimate; on good terms
pitch-black; jet-black; strongly tanned; deeply sunburnt; sooty; black with dirt
master; teacher; stable master
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
notice; attention; observation
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum
brave warrior; hero; brave man
seven colours (of the rainbow); prismatic colors; blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.)
reflective water surface; reflecting water
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
full dress; formal dress; uniform
sublime; noble; high-minded
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
to show up; to appear; to turn up
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
account; history; notice; note; Kojiki (earliest historical record of Japan, compiled in 712 CE); Records of Ancient Matters
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish