to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
perfect; complete; flawless
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
surely; certainly; without doubt
to pick up; to find; to gather
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
reopening; resumption; restarting
clop clop; rumble rumble; sound of something being boiled
to lie down; to throw oneself down
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
carving; engraving; chiselled features
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
personality; style; appearance
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
regulation; adjustment; control
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to chase; to run after; to pursue
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there