to discuss; to talk together
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
middle section of a song (in gagaku or noh)
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
harm; injury; evil (influence)
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to stop talking; to be silent
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
supreme leader; ultimate leader
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)