to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
attenuation; damping; decay
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to scatter away; to vanish
with a friendly grin; smilingly
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to care for someone; to look after someone
covering; protection; backing; relief
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
family; relatives; dependents; household
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to jump upon (a moving object)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
offender; criminal; culprit
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
narrow; thin (sized); slender
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
locational advantage; advantageous position
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
cooperation; coordination; link