to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
inside; interior; inner part
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
little by little; bit by bit
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
a long time ago; in those days
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
bad influence; negative influence
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to find (after searching everywhere); to locate; to discover
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
belief; faith; conviction
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
to run about; to rush about
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
putting into operation; invocation
nothing but (this); no more than (this); none other than