scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile
to complain; to make a complaint
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
polite; respectful; reverent
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
not permitting; not authorizing
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
insight; power of observation
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
clear; distinct; evident; definite
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve