story; tale; talk; discussion
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
poor physical health; bad shape
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
study; diligence; discount; reduction
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
sympathy; compassion; pity
adds force or indicates command
serious; not joking; straight
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
after that; afterwards; thereafter
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
foundation (garment, cream, etc.)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)