to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
promotion; raising of status
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
in the same way as; just like
with a friendly grin; smilingly
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to approach; to draw near
observation; survey; watching
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
flinchingly; falteringly; being overwhelmed; staggeringly; totteringly; unsteadily
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
absence; disregard; indifference
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
year in, year out; always; 24-7