to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
postponement; deferment; adjournment
messenger; envoy; emissary
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to thrust before; to thrust at
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to refuse; to decline; to deny
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
both; both sides; both parties
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
nod; inclination of the head
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
verbal message; word (from someone)
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder; fault; defect
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless