to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
unveiling; debut; introduction
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
famous scene (e.g. in a movie or play)
rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)
review (of learned material); revision
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
fashion designer; couturier
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
volume of water (in a river, pond, flood, etc.)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
(another's) daughter; young lady
lack of understanding; lack of sympathy
un-; non-; negative prefix
opaque; obscure; opacity; obscurity; unclear; unpredictable
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel