book; volume; this; present; main; head
since when; from when; how long
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
narrow; thin (sized); slender
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
long slits (esp. of eyes)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
public and private; official and personal; government and people
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
major general; rear admiral; air commodore