diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
negotiations; discussions; connection
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to apologize; to apologise
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
head office; main office; main shrine; this company; this shrine
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
schedule; program; programme; agenda
to be silent; to say nothing
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
foresight; foreknowledge; intimation; premonition; prediction
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
fast-talking; rapid talking
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
pupil; student; schoolchild
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office