to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
electrically heated carpet
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to straighten up; to sit upright
to grimace; to make a wry face
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
in that manner; like that
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
consequence; outcome; result; blame
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
participation; joining; entry; adherence
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
to apologize; to apologise
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
sound of the wind; voice of the wind