slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
stepping back; drawing back
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
vanity case; cosmetics case
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
to serve; to work for; to attend
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
shiatsu; acupressure; form of Japanese finger-pressure therapy
circulation of the blood; apprehension
to become better; to improve
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
preference; priority; precedence
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
personnel affairs; human affairs; human resources; HR
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
posterity; future generations
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning