origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
to arrive home; to return
feather; plume; plumage; down
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to behave well (of a child)
that is not supposed to ...; that ought not to ...; that should never ...; that cannot possibly ...
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to bring back; to restore
group; bunch; crowd; group
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to be entwined; to be involved
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
breeding; raising; rearing; keeping
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
hearsay; rumor; grapevine
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner