to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
consideration; taking into account
exemption; exoneration; discharge
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
long; drawn-out; very long
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
physical condition; state of health
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement