somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to take a breath; to take a short rest
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
witnessing; observing; sighting
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)