to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to take a breath; to take a short rest
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
second day of the month; two days
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
to apologize; to apologise
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
practicality; utility; usefulness
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); retrieval (e.g. data); searching for; referring to
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
at least; at most; (even) just
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
present; gift; to give a present or gift
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire