in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
full of openings; half empty; (cutting) sharply; cleanly; (arch.) (progressing) smoothly
full view; plain sight; completely visible
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
design; idea; conception; plan
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
perception; sensing; noticing
remarkable; striking; obvious
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
peace (esp. of the world); peace and calm; tranquility; tranquillity
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only