entrance; admission; entering
absence; disregard; indifference
opening (the doors to an event, etc.); inauguration
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to solicit; to demand; to extort
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
change of heart; fickleness
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to grant permission; to give permission
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to ask a question; to ask questions
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
connection; link; relationship
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to make sense; to be meaningful
under the staircase; understairs
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to make oneself available (free)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once