to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
(with a) slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
battlefield; battleground
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
by means of; due to; because of; according to
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
though; notwithstanding; although
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession