to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
freckles; buckwheat chaff
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
function; facility; faculty; feature
stagnation; hindrance; delay
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
being on duty; person on duty
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
street stall; stand; booth
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
shopping; purchased goods
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to invite in; to show someone in
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
theatre; theater; playhouse
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe