nodding; greeting (with eyes)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
impression given by a painting or image
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
greeting; a fine thing to say
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
it's been a long time; long time no see
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
have it your way; to hell with you!; get rooted!; bugger you!
to serve a master; to serve one's employer faithfully
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
jumping to a wrong conclusion
grand; far-reaching; ambitious
halting (speech); faltering; stammering
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
overthrow of the shogunate
restoration of imperial rule
our country; our land; one's own country
Western clothing; Western binding
Western-style house (esp. one built in the Meiji or Taisho periods)
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
system; institution; organization; organisation
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
political measures; policy