to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
taking a story with a grain of salt; discounting half the story
built-in; fixed; attached
display shelf; display case
brand-new article; new item
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
lock; padlock; tablet; pill
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
enshrinement (of a deity); residing (in a shrine or sacred place); sitting prominently (in a place); being plunked down; being planted (in a spot)
several types; several kinds; several species
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
completion; perfection; accomplishment
refining; purification; careful manufacture
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
grade; class; degree; magnitude
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
workshop; studio; atelier
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
craftsman; artisan; carpenter; (skilled) workman
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
be (that) as it may; having said that
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
hiding one's embarrassment
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
to jump up and down; to hop
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)