tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
metal fittings; metal fixtures
foreign country; another country; another province; strange land; alien land
dish towel; tea towel; dishcloth
district; county; district (of 2-20 50-home neighbourhoods or townships, in the ritsuryō period); commandery (in China)
several sheets (flat objects)
clapping and cheering; applause
to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
idle talk; chit-chat; gossip
to leave a dish half-eaten
as if to say; as much as to say; as though
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
clay; clay pigeon shooting; clay target
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
to spread; to be propagated
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to throw oneself down; to lie down
(smelling) strongly; pungently; angrily; furiously; indignantly
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
(unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence; happening (performance)
to knock down; to knock out
imposing stance; daunting pose
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
alarm bell; fire bell; warning; wake-up call
chilly; unpleasantly cold
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle