to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
does not; can not; will not
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum
to cry out in one's sleep (e.g. from having a nightmare); to moan (in anguish) in one's sleep
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to walk with; to make someone tag along; to carry around (esp. a child); to carry about
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
queen (consort); empress (consort)
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
to wail; to bawl; to cry loudly; to shout (while crying)
to balance the accounts; to make consistent; to make coherent
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
(having) two choices; choice between two things
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
to shave off; to scrape off
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
cell; cell (in an organization, esp. a communist party)
rainbow-colored; rainbow-coloured
to surge; to well up; to gush out
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
(small) stone; rock; pebble
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow