to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
to be able to manage somehow or other
hard to get; hard to come by
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
all you want; as much as one wants
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
keeping well (of food); keeping for a long time
result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
actual article or goods; spots (stocks, foreign exchange, commodities, etc.); (in) kind (income, benefit, rent, taxes, investment, etc.)
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
practice field; training ground; driving range; practice hall; rehearsal space
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
administered by a ward; operated by a ward; run by a ward; managed by a ward
relatively cheap; relatively inexpensive; on the cheap side; lowish (price)
ill-preparedness; insufficient preparation; lack of preparation
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to mix; to stir; to blend
to be softened; to calm down
killing three birds with one stone
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating