to not take seriously; to take lightly
just because; even if; even though
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
reaching; attaining; arrival
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
training; drill; practice; discipline
without eating or drinking
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
only; merely; but; no more than
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
remembrance; recollection; recognition
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
silver (second-place) prize
to take; to catch; to capture
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze