having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
point of compromise; common ground
to kick (at someone, something)
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
top of the foot; instep; dorsum of the foot; dorsum pedis
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
commitment; pledge; promise
trouble; quarrel; dispute
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
selection; choice; picking out
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
to cause laughter; to extract a smile
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
one may well say so, but ...; even more than