regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
care; precaution; guarding; caution
near; close; beside; third person
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
scattered; separated; dispersed
grumbling; complaining; muttering; crumpling (e.g. paper)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
difference; discrepancy; variation
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to summon; to get used to call
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
to soak into; to permeate
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
adhesion; glueing; gluing; bonding; binding; adhering
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to turn up; to brawl (in a play, etc.)
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to fall into a trap; to play into another's hands
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade