wood (for building); lumber; timber
tumultuous (with everyone voicing their opinions simultaneously); uproarious
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
contrived; false-sounding
under repair; out of service
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
height of; middle of; full bloom
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
double suicide; lovers' suicide
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
by force of circumstance; in the circumstances; given the circumstances
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
training method in sports, etc. where one imagines how a scenario would play out; mental rehearsal; mental preparation; visualization (for practicing a skill in one's mind)(practising); practicing under simulated conditions (e.g. while watching a video); mental dry run
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
cylindrical container (pot, vase, etc.); having no waist (straight body figure, not curvy); being stumpy; sleeveless (coat etc.)
strong motivation; aggressive ambition; hunger for success; (lit.) hungry spirit
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
ancestor; forefather; foremother
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end
the scruff or nape of the neck
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
iridescent colour; equivocal (reply, statement, etc.); ambiguous; vague
to mix; to blend; to combine
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance