state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
leader; authority; mainstay
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
pin (e.g. hairpin, safety pin); (bowling) pin; pin; flagstick; (a) one (on dice or Japanese playing cards); first; top
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
student (esp. a university student)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
lock; padlock; tablet; pill
with a thump; with a clang; with a clank
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)