to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
in the meantime; meanwhile
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
distinction; discrimination
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
ironist; sarcastic person; sharp tongue; satirist
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to become calm; to die down
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)