to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
main question; real issue at hand
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
the other day; a few days ago
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
should not be; must not be
bowing while pressing three fingers of each hand on floor
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
belligerence; fighting spirit
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever