to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to stop (plug) one's ears
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
solitude; loneliness; isolation
though; notwithstanding; although
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
to be softened; to calm down
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness
gondola (boat, esp. in Venice); gondola (hot-air balloon, airship, etc.); basket; scaffold (building); display shelf (shop)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
one's own expense; out-of-pocket expense
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
thickly; heavily; richly; severely; strongly
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
behind with everything; too late; reactive
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
decisive moment; critical moment; crucial moment
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
to triumph; to be elated with success
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
taste; smooth talking; reception; hospitality
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
palsy; paralysis; every second solar term (occurring in the latter half of each month)
questions and answers; dialogue
isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet