primly; with one's nose in the air; smugly
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
owning nothing except the clothes on one's back
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
hygiene; sanitation; health
necessities of life (food, clothing and shelter)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to be needed; to be wanted
no, not like that (but like this)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
doubt; distrust; suspicion (of)
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
material; substance; matter
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
to be at a loss for words
to think too much; to be over-concerned
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
orders; instructions; directive; command
speech and conduct; words and deeds
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
(very) patient; persevering
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
expressing one's mind; speaking out