to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
to call out; to ask someone to come
daily necessities; everyday item
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to learn a lesson (usu. from an unpleasant experience); to be good for someone
habitat; home (e.g. of the tiger)
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
production output; number of goods manufactured
variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; 300 tsubo (991.74 meters square, 0.24506 acres); six ken (10.91 m)
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
how much; how many; however
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
manufacturer; maker; producer
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
diligent; hard-working; industrious
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
training (for a skill, job, sport, etc.); practice; working out; workout; (strength, weight) training
padded spear (for practice)
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
colouring; coloring; colorant
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
moment by moment; hour by hour