to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
else; in addition; besides
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
chili oil mixed with chopped garlic, onions, etc.
setting up specially; special installation
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours; fall colors
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
chestnut rice; rice boiled with chestnuts
retort (to an insult, jeer, etc.)
fighting words; inflammatory words; provocative remark
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
vibration; vibrato; trill
function; facility; faculty; feature
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to sniff out; to get wind of
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)