string instrument; stringed instrument
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to encamp; to take up positions
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
I have nothing to do with it
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
pointing out; identification
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
way; method; means; resource; course
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
joke; playfulness; kidding around
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
divide into four pieces; one fourth
triple time; three important requisites
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
eating; bite (in fishing)