to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
to become hoarse; to become husky
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to come loose (of clothing); to come undone (e.g. of a dress); to become dishevelled; to be worn out of shape
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
even though; despite; when
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
lie; fib; falsehood; untruth
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
stepwise; one step at a time
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
easy to do; apt to do; prone to do; liable to do
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
green willow (i.e. one that has budded); meat of the trough shell (Mactra chinensis)
college of music; school of music; music college
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to lead a life; to live a life
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
entry (in an event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (on a blog, in a database, etc.); post
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; preliminary selection; screening (e.g. of applicants); provisional election
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of