to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
pilloried criminal exposed to public view; public scorn or humiliation; person shamed in front of others
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
an infinite variety of; multifarious; being extremely varied and wide-ranging
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
sincerity; true heart; devotion
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
present; gift; to give a present or gift
every year; yearly; annually
source of worry; source of distress
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy