praise and censure; public criticisms
to be equal in number, degree, etc. (of two things in opposition); to balance; to cancel out
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
retreat; dwelling for someone in seclusion
centre of attention; center of attention
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
existence; possession; having; limited company
(courteous) invitation; call
beauties of nature; the traditional themes of natural beauty in Japanese aesthetics; artistic pursuits involving nature themes
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
I, as a mere priest; this humble servant of Buddha
pleasure; delight; enjoyment; rapid (train)
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
lines of the palm; aptitude; handwriting; tesuji; skillful, precise move which is the best or most efficient in a local position
to lecture; to read aloud; to devise (e.g. a strategy); to work out (e.g. a tactic); to reconciliate (with); to make peace (with)
pardon; remission; amnesty
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
how much; how many; however
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
writing; composition; essay; sentence
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
private letter; personal letter; private message; secret correspondence; confidential report
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to coagulate; to congeal; to be fanatical (about); to be obsessed (with); to stiffen; to become stiff
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating