to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
feigned; pretending (not to know)
black lustre; black luster
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
cartoon-character costume
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
brown; light brown; tawny
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
with a bump (esp. of a head hitting something); with a clonk; with a clank
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet