a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
Japanese children's game; preliminary test to eliminate weak contenders
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
slim; slender; slight; delicate
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
looks; personal appearance; features
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to form a pair (pairs); to partner
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
trouble; bother; annoyance
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
perfect; complete; flawless
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
(committee) chairman; president