inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
departure; leaving; going away; recession
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
to rush over; to run up to
waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
(one's) initials; first letter (of a name, sentence, etc.); initial; first
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
please; somehow or other; one way or another
don't you think?; indicates question
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
underground train; subway
going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
exclusive possession; sole ownership; monopoly
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression