rough (touch, voice, etc.); coarse; gritty; rattling (of beans, beads, etc.)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
defeating in an instant; instant kill
greeting; a fine thing to say
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to spoil; to rot; to corrode
kindness; intimacy; friendship
tea-drinking companion; crony; buddy; spouse married late in life for companionship
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)