fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
obstinacy; atman; the self; the ego
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
fence; hedge; barrier; wall; railing
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
this occasion; at this time; now
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
up and down; lightly; nimbly; casually; (strolling about) without a care
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
squint; cross-eyed; mistaken view
too large (clothing); baggy; bulging; warping; parp; toot
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
distinguished or meritorious service
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity
to bathe; to receive (an honor, etc.)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
to congratulate; to celebrate
to ascend (the throne); to accede
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
guaranteed; authentic; certified