under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
corsage (bouquet of flowers worn on a dress); (arch.) bodice (of a woman's dress)
lowest-ranking; one-star (hotel, restaurant, etc.)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
association; link; connection; pledge (esp. for marriage); promise
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
indicate reason; infers some protest
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
cliche; platitude; formula; set phrase
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing