to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
trio; gang of three; threesome
sunny (room, etc.); well sunlit
to give one's seat to someone; to offer one's seat
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
moderate; proper; just right
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
processed goods; finished goods
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
in person; personally; directly
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
one's seniors and juniors; seniority-based hierarchy
due form; official; formality
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to unfold; to unroll; to open