to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
within; inside of; less than
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
someone (something) not to be trifled with
looking depressed; long face
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
heavy outfit designed to keep out the cold
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
warp; curvature; curve; arch
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
negotiations; discussions; connection
leadership; initiative; spearhead
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
assertion; declaration; affirmation
changing one's clothes; a change of clothes
changing clothes; change of clothes
guidance; leadership; leading the way
have a good day; take care; see you
chilly; unpleasantly cold
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly