to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
you could say; you might say; verging on the
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
morally; from a moral point of view; moral (issue, responsibility, etc.); ethical
defect; fault; flaw; deformity; deficiency; shortage
(not) at all; completely; utterly; very; extremely
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
proposal; suggestion; motion; initiative
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to lay out (a futon); to make (bed); to spread out; to postpone; to extend
close-cropped hair; shaven head
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
falling out (with); quarrel; discord; estrangement; being on bad terms
as before; as ever; as it was originally
reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel
to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
without intermission for ten (long) years; with constancy of purpose for ten (long) years; in the same old rut for years on end
enterprising man; businessman; industrialist
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
interference; intervention; meddling
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
within the borders of a country; domestic soil; inland; interior; Japan proper (as opposed to its overseas colonies); homeland
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)