to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
offensive (movement); aggression
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
not knowing at all (that); without the slightest idea (that); completely unaware (that)
to detain; to check; to restrain
to lose sight of; to miss
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
to become better; to improve
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
in low spirits; dejected; sad
production (e.g. play); direction
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
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
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to play a leading role; to play a central part
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse