to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
when it comes to; concerning
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
at least; at most; (even) just
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
application; request; petition
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
distrust of (other) human beings
first meeting; first interview with
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
proposition; thesis; notion; problem; issue; challenge
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
innocent; cherubic; childlike
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
junior high school student; middle school pupil
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft