to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
happy; cheerful; pleasant
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to pluck; to pick; to tear
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
one bow; one salute; one greeting
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
it is I who should say so
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
city centre (esp. of Tokyo); heart of a city; downtown area
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
the same; the said; likewise
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
extent to which (something) is true or false; whether or not (something) is true
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
imagination; supposition; guess
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching