to care for someone; to look after someone
devoted; self-sacrificing
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to shake; to waver; to tremble
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
warmly; cordially; with tender care
to watch over; to watch attentively
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
sprouting; budding; crush (esp. on an imaginary character in manga, etc.); fascination; infatuation
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle