a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
Meiji Constitution (Constitution of the Empire of Japan)
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
craftsman; skilled artisan
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
several minutes; a few minutes
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
both hands; both arms; ten
opening and shutting; opening and closing
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to stop talking; to be silent
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
reopening; resumption; restarting
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus