to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
how; in what way; how about; questionable
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
no!; no no!; no, not at all
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
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
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
forbidding to speak; muzzling (a person); bribing into secrecy; hush money
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
strange; wonderful; weird; outrageous; mysterious
giving up on winning a hand and discarding only safe tiles
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
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
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
curiosity; inquisitiveness
conduct; behavior; behaviour
library (usu. single-room); small library
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
madder red; dark red; crimson
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)