somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
to thread (e.g. a needle, beads, etc.)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to bring back; to restore
establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
immediately; right away; on the spot
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
names and natures do often agree
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
to frolic about; to mess around
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
memory; sense; experience
to become possible; to become able to (do)
future (usually near); prospects
to carry out one's mission
to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings