to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
ill will; malice; evil intent
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to watch steadily; to stare
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
substitute (e.g. actor); substitution; stand-in; double
due form; official; formality
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
proper; right; reasonable
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
such; like that; that sort of; very
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to take a breath; to take a short rest
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye