the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
on the occasion of; at the time of
pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand
to rock; to shake; to swing
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
to meet somebody by chance; to happen upon
deploring; lamentation; regret; complaint
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
welcome!; nice to see you!
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to happen to be available; to have on hand; to have in stock
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
men's things; menswear; men's wear; men's; for men
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
habit (garment worn by nuns, monks, friars, etc.)
simple type of clothing consisting of a large piece of cloth with a hole in the middle for the head
difference; disparity; gap
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
regulation; adjustment; control
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
submitting to (a demand, one's fate, etc.); putting up with; resigning oneself to; accepting (without complaint)
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
too large (clothing); baggy; bulging; warping; parp; toot
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
please sit down; please have a seat
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
singularity; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; specificity
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to need; to demand; to take; to require
to pile up; to accumulate
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away