to annoy; to cause trouble
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
suspicion will raise bogies; once you suspect something, everything else will look suspicious; jumping at shadows
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
going around; patrol; round; tour
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
compulsory; obligatory; mandatory
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
lost property; something dropped and left behind
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
perpetual night; continuing all night
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
present; gift; to give a present or gift
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
freedom of the person; personal freedom; personal liberty
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent