to lean against; to set against
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
naturally; of course; understandably
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
great hurry; great haste; rush
to be helpful; to be useful
to speak; to say; to vocalize
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
straight-laced person; stubborn person
common people; ordinary people; masses
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
to fold up; to fold into layers; to collapse (content on a webpage, etc.)
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to express (in words); to confess
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste