to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
sentiment; sentimentality
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
no problem; no objection; it doesn't matter
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
Japanese-style writing desk
will; testament; last request
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
cannot be compared with; no match for
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
possessed of a strong sense of duty
compassionate; sympathetic