reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
to lend an ear to; to listen to
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
consideration; taking into account
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
without; but if; otherwise; or else
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
strength; power; proficiency; the strength of ... people; the strength of ... men
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance