to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
enka; traditional-style Japanese popular ballad; troubadour
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
way (of doing); manner; method; means
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to build (a nest); to nest; to haunt (a place); to hang out (somewhere)
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
Cat Sith (Celtic mythology); Cat Sidhe; Cait Sith
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
calico (pattern); tortoiseshell-and-white; calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
tiger pattern; striped (like a tiger)
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
listening (to a lecture, hearing, parliament session, etc.); attending (without participating); sitting in (e.g. on a meeting); observing
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage