being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
extensive knowledge; erudition; learned; erudite; well-informed
to serve; to work for; to attend
leader; authority; mainstay
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
wood construction; woodworking; (arch.) gardener
open (attitude, etc.); openhearted; frank; open (space); spacious
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
abacus; soroban; calculation (esp. of profit and loss); reckoning
makimono; handscroll; roll of cloth (for making a kimono); scarf; stole; makizushi
white background; blank; (arch.) female virgin
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
androgynous; gender-neutral
manual or physical labor; manual or physical labour
lapis lazuli blue; bright blue; azure
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
simple; simplified; easy; plain
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
legal force; legally binding force; compelling power; compelling force
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
modern; lug arm tips (on glasses); temple tips
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
with a start; with a jump