a disgrace (to a whole group of people)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
over-fond parent; doting parent
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
suitable age (esp. for marriage); marriageable age
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
cosmetics; toilet articles
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
reproduction; duplication; reprinting
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
elementary; basic; rudimentary
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
state of mind; mentality; psychology
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
one's own problem; one's own issues
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise