to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
regret; repentance; remorse
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
signature phrase; signature saying
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
proposal; proposition; suggestion
the way back; the way home; return trip
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
just past noon; afternoon
komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
planning; project; plan; design
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
while; during; while; although; all; both
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
living; lifestyle; living room
journal; magazine; periodical
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)