I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
light blue; pale blue; aqua
neat and clean; tidy; trim
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
first meeting; first interview with
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to raise one's voice; to shout
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.