to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
just because; even if; even though
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
(the extent of) one's vocabulary
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to apologize; to apologise
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
neighbour; neighbor; neighbourhood; neighborhood
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to want something desperately; to want something (so badly one can taste it)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
practising law; legal processes in running a country; method; way; magic
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
if you curse someone, dig two graves
simply put; putting it simply; in short
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong