to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
impartiality; neutrality; fairness
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
string instrument; stringed instrument
low tone; bass; low voice
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
welcome!; nice to see you!
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
you could say; you might say; verging on the
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to have meaning; to be meaningful
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
agitation; stirring; whipping; beating
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
originally; by nature; from the start
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to kill by burning to death
to put one's life on the line
to check; to stop; to keep back
expression; presentation; representation; notation