to join together; to combine; to join up
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
rebellious phase; rebellious age
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to be able to manage somehow or another
optimism; taking an optimistic view
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
in the meanwhile; during the time
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
discernment; penetration; insight; intellectual acumen
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)