cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
how much; how many; to what extent
(large) building; public building; hall
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
attendance; presence; appearance
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
(Western-style) banquet; formal dinner
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
scale; scope; plan; structure
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
quilt; bedspread; cover (for a kotatsu quilt); cloak; smock
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
physical condition; state of health; shape
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
with a plop; with a plonk; with a plunk; with a flop
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
impossible to do (although wants to)
20th day of the month; 20 days
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest