to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
prohibition; inhibition; ban
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
club activities; extracurricular activities
transfer of permanent domicile (as recorded in the family register); transfer of school register
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to change (lower-body clothing: shoes, pants, skirt, etc.); to put on (the wrong shoes)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
hospitalization; hospitalisation
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to begin to walk; to set out
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of