improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
changing clothes; change of clothes
name; given name; first name
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
expression of love; showing love
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
each nation; many nations; many countries
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
lost article; something forgotten
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
decision; determination; resolution