to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
type of cleromancy divination (described in the Book of Changes) performed with long sticks; The Book of Changes; Yijing; I Ching
easygoing; unconventional; happy-go-lucky; light
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
no!; no no!; no, not at all
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
not limited to; not just ...
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
that's the way it is; such is life
state funeral; national funeral
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
the form of a Buddhist priest; priestly attire
establishment (of a business); founding
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
change; transition; return present
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
throne; (the place of) a nobleman's seat
to become possible; to become able to (do)
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
near; close by; within reach; familiar
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
coexistence; living together
difficult problem; challenge