that's right; yes; uh-huh
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
deed; act; work; performance
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
moment; brief space of time
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
horsepower; hp; energy; vitality; horse-drawn cart
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
the four elements (earth, water, fire, wind); the human body; Tao, heaven, earth and king
distant place; faraway location; far away
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
delicate situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)