but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to pile up; to accumulate
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
adulterous partner (in a relationship); adulterous lover
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
madly in love; head over heels; fanatically doting; collapsed; out of spirits
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
care; kea (Nestor notabilis)
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to smell sweet; to be fragrant