rather; better; instead; if anything
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
good feeling; feeling good
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
earpick; ear cleaning (with an earpick)
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
flash of lightning; fire caused by lightning
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable