manner of using one's hands
thread-sail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer); skinning (an animal); stripping (a tree of its bark); barking
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
indicate reason; infers some protest
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
one thin flat object; one sheet
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta); Japanese pear; Asian pear; sand pear; apple pear
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
courteous; decorous; polite
vocal sound; tone of voice
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally