the New Year begins; the New Year starts; to end (e.g. apprenticeship, service)
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
to be flowing (of blood); to be alive; to be humane; to show signs of humanity
lines of the palm; aptitude; handwriting; tesuji; skillful, precise move which is the best or most efficient in a local position
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
vicious circle; vicious cycle
digital watch; digital clock
to wash away; to rinse off
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to move out (of); to leave; to vacate
electricity bill; electric bill
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put to sleep
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
to drain the water; to lose the water; to squeeze out the water
dish towel; tea towel; dishcloth
to leave home; to leave one's parental roof; to leave the nest; to go out on one's own
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
feel; touch; manner (towards others); most impressive part; best part; beginning
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
lapse of memory; forgetting completely; (consigning to) oblivion
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to make an appeal; to urge
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself