to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
expert(ise); skill; dexterity
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
huge; enormous; great big
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
to send or direct a person to
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
world; society; people; the public
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse
kyogen; farce presented between noh plays or during the interlude of a noh play; kabuki play; kabuki performance; make-believe; ruse
of no concern at all; no skin off my nose
one's physical safety; personal security
to prowl after; to keep watch on
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
notice; attention; observation
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
(one's) current position; current location; present position
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
devoted; self-sacrificing
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point