to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
both hands; both arms; ten
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
publicist; public relations officer; press agent; propagandist; flack
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
official in charge; person in charge
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
purveyor (to the government or Imperial Household)
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
impact of publicity or propaganda
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to drink up; to drain (cup)
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
prize money; monetary award; reward
overall victory; championship
pronunciation; production of sound
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to care for someone; to look after someone
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
being very busy; busyness
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby