to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
talking while standing; standing around talking
person who just tags along; hanger-on; person who follows someone around like a shadow; clingy person; mindless follower; (lit.) goldfish feces
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
everywhere; all over; throughout
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
president's office; director's office
guidance; leadership; leading the way
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.); loud; high-pitched
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
the ostentation (bad taste) of the nouveau riche; air of vulgar prosperity
practicality; utility; usefulness
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious