common; ordinary; conventional; customary
to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
(political) power; authority; influence
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to chase; to run after; to pursue
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
to thrust before; to thrust at
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
something small; something petty; trifle
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
strong-willed; strong of heart
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition