even scale; equilibrium; balance; equalization; equalisation
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
chief; main; principal; important
taiji (in Chinese philosophy, the principle that embodies all potential things, incl. time and space)
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
flake; lamella (of bone); foil (of metal); flat, thin slice of a material
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
essentially nonexistent; virtually nil
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
since when; from when; how long
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
tune (melody, piece of music)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
elegance; grace; refinement; good taste
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
clouds and haze; swarm (of people); throng; (flee) like the wind; (run) out of sight
boundless; limitless; vast; broad
the whole world; the seven seas
sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
decision; judgment; resolution
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band