restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
king and princes; noble rank
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
studying abroad; travelling to study; traveling to study
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
immediately; right away; on the spot
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to grimace; to make a wry face
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
on the occasion of; at the time of
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
corridor; hallway; passageway
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
door; gate; opening; title page