calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
second; number two; runner-up
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
the scruff or nape of the neck
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
lost article; something forgotten
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
though; notwithstanding; although
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
without; but if; otherwise; or else
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
the reverse; other side; lining
full view; plain sight; completely visible
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
being startled; getting a shock
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
simplified version; abridged edition
locker room; changing room; dressing room
ground glass; frosted glass
fixed fitting (esp. window)