to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
long military service; having experienced many battles
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
match; game; bout; contest
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
commitment; pledge; promise
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
sign of remorse; indication of regret
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
strictly; severely; fully; closely; tightly
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken