pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
unconditionally; as a rule
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
with a patting motion; lightly (tapping); (sticking) fast; firmly; sloshing (liquid); swaying
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness
real intention; true motive; true meaning
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
bamboo screen; rattan blind
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
being in one's room (office, etc.)
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
first-rate specimen; first-rate object; superb item; superb article; excellent thing; pick (e.g. of a litter)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering