good-natured person; nice person
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to mistake (for something or someone else); to misread; to misjudge
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to pour (sake); to serve; to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with; to intuit
simple and clear; plain and simple
to win and advance to the next round
strong pressure; heavy pressure
promising without due consideration
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
same family (race, tribe)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
how; in what way; how about; questionable
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
diligence; good attendance
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
ryūsha; spherical part of a pagoda finial between the hōju and suien
post horse; mounted courier; express messenger on horseback; fast horse; swift horse