to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
directly opposite; right in front
to fight with swords; to cross swords
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
the deceased; the departed
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
unanticipated; unexpected
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
Pau (France); Poe; Po (river in Italy)
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
in accordance with plans; just as planned
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
ardent; passionate; vehement
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to add (e.g. a postscript)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
hard-boiled (person, style, etc.); tough; hard-boiled fiction
founder; originator; pioneer