to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
second (unit of time); arc second
closet (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors); (built-in) wardrobe
contradiction; inconsistency
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
in the morning; during the morning
two meals; (eating) two meals a day
promoting; increase; advance
large serving; large portion
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to do one good; to be beneficial; to be good for the body or mind; to put oneself in the place of ...; to put oneself in (someone's) shoes
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints); to wear out (e.g. machinery)
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
retainer; vassal; servant
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
feces and urine; excreta; human waste
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
offensive smell; bad smell; foul smell; stench
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
hanging around; wandering around (aimlessly); moving around (restlessly); running around
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)