special; particular; peculiar; unique
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
rest; break; recess; intermission
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
English conversation; school for English conversation
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
interest (in something); enthusiasm
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
(someone else's) daughter
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
sports-minded; sports-oriented
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt
first rank in the senior class (in martial arts, go, etc.); lowest rank; one dan
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to state; to express; to mention
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
double room; room shared by two people; shared room
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat