former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
supplementary or additional fertilizer (fertiliser)
to grab at; to clutch; to grapple with
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
now that you say that; now that you mention it
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
matter (to attend to); business; affair; use; need
several weeks; a few weeks
totally willing; fully motivated
about this time; about now
sexual preference; sexual predilection
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
pointing out; identification
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
to find fault with other people rather than oneself; (for the pot) to call the kettle black
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
existence; being; presence
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
billowy; fluffy; cloudlike; tenderly; amiably; softly
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
close; intimate; on good terms
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
aestheticism; pursuit of beauty; obsession with beautiful things
with these words; while saying
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in