to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
night chat; tale told at night; book of informal essays
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
(bulge of one's) biceps; zeal; effort; enthusiasm
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
to cut; to slit; to slash
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
true character; real nature
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
fuck you!; don't fuck with me!; don't fuck around!; don't be a screw off!
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
(shrine) repository or treasure house; (shrine) sanctuary
illustrated book; picture book
to have a meal; to take a meal
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
personal (employee); employed; retained
ceramics; pottery and porcelain
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
a great variety of; diversity
legend; folklore; tradition
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)