appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
number of times; frequency; count
matter of concern; matter of interest
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
to surge; to well up; to gush out
around the world; throughout the world
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
(hand-to-hand) fight; grapple; scuffle; struggling (with a problem, task, etc.); grappling; wrestling
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
composition (of music); setting; writing music
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
original plan; original bill; original motion; draft
to attract interest; to get attention to appeal
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
ornamental writing (esp. initial letters); decorative lettering; fancy script
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
more than usual (usu. time)
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
mediation; good offices; go-between; building a bridge
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
pillow talk; conversation in bed; bedtime story
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical
renewal; update; replacement; renovation; breaking (a record)
pause (in speech, writing, etc.); punctuation; break; end; (place to) stop
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
senior high school student
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
position; job; employment; opening
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer