related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
to exert oneself; to make efforts
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
with a start; with a jump
exactly as stated; verbatim
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
for a while; for some time; for a period
freezing weather; agar-agar; vegetable gelatin
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...