to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
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
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
as a child; when one was a child
family; members of a family
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
glasses for show; fashionable eyeglasses worn for appearance's sake; glasses with no lenses or 'window glass' lenses
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to be used to calling (someone by a certain name)
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify