choker (type of necklace)
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
personnel change; personnel shift; reshuffle; (annual) staff reassignment
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to live; to reside; to inhabit
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
place; situation; position; location
to be reminded of; to call to mind
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
pilloried criminal exposed to public view; public scorn or humiliation; person shamed in front of others
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
way (of doing); manner; method; means
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)