root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
(made of) stone; stone-built
artificial object; man-made object; artifact; artefact
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
vibrancy; strength; one's prime (around age 30; esp. of a man); counter for cones or sticks of moxa burned on the skin (in moxibustion)
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
risky; dangerous; insecure
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
this; our; right; justice; checking account
delicacy; tact; sensitivity; consideration; thoughtfulness
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
while; during; performed in this condition
horse's back; (mountain) ridge; arête; road along a ridge
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
wooden building; wooden architecture
molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
interruption; suspension; break
to get goosebumps; to have one's hair stand on end; to shudder
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
to accuse someone falsely; to make a false charge
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
side of a geometric shape (e.g. triangle or rectangle)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
objet d'art; item of artwork; object; curio