to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
congratulatory visit to the Imperial Palace (e.g. at New Year)
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
as usual; as is one's habit
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
due form; official; formality
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
adoption; selection; choice
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
(arch.) bottom of the sleeve; height of the sleeve (of traditional Japanese clothing); secret; secret bribe
have a good day; take care; see you
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
dispersing; breaking up; running away
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat