left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to check; to stop; to keep back
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
sea breeze; salty wind; briny air
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
sharply; harshly; stingingly
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
gem; jewel; precious stone
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
back (side); back end; rear
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
decision; determination; resolution
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
to nod off (while sitting); to doze off; (lit.) to row a boat
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
different thing; another question; different case
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
man; male; masculine gender
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
by gender; according to gender; gender-segregated
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast