stupid; dim-witted; dense; dull; obtuse; slow
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
briskly; energetically; livelily; efficiently; crisply; vigorously
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical
no!; no no!; no, not at all
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
having said that; be that as it may
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
brand name; trade name; product name
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
keen eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
neat and clean; tidy; trim
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
personification; impersonation; embodiment