to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to dance; to perform dance steps
going to and from school; school commute
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
moratorium; period of grace; extension (of time, e.g. to make payments); postponement (of social responsibility); immaturity; not having developed emotional maturity
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
home; household; family; hearth
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
holding hands with fingers interlocked
ceremonious; unduly distant (e.g. towards a friend); overly formal; reserved
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
classic; traditional; orthodox; proper
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); putting on (formal clothes); wearing
runner-up; second (in a race)
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
one's financial situation; one's finances; state of one's purse
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
total; totalling; adding up; comprehensive; all-inclusive; all-encompassing
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to get tired out; to be exhausted