way of thinking; point of view; opinion; approach (e.g. to a problem); attitude
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
notice; attention; observation
being heard (by others); being overheard; being leaked (of plans, secrets, etc.); going in one ear and out the other
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
individual; private person; personal; natural person
personal; individual; private
manner of using one's hands
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
it is certain true that ... (but); you can't argue that it's not ... (but)
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
opposite side; other side
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
long (time that has passed); old (story)
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
tranquility; tranquillity; calmness; serenity; quietness
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang