to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
helping hand; help; support; aid
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
high; noble; refined; advanced
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
to get a salary (from); to receive a stipend (from); to be on the payroll (of)
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
(find) common (meeting) ground
candidate (for an election)
food and drink; eating and drinking
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
to lay aside; to set aside
principle; theory; fundamental truth
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
interception (email); wiretap; bug
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
general election (of the lower house)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
looking depressed; long face
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken