excuse; plea; defense; defence
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
pistol; handgun; revolver
cross; crossing; intersecting; cross (soccer)
point (of a conversation, etc.); sense; hold; grip
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
no matter how much time passes
(punishment by) striking with fists
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
(arch.) towering; (arch.) lofty; standing out without the influence of others; in splendid isolation
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to change completely; to change suddenly
female office worker; office lady; OL
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
reader; (website) visitor
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
cell; serge; cel (celluloid)
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
great laughter; burst of laughter
capable of anything; liable to do
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather