gentle; mild; meek; tender
to rule; to govern; to administer
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
straight-cut bangs (hairstyle)
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
flowers budding; blooming; flowering; showing results; becoming popular; blooming
pleasant feeling; good vibes
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to throw open; to leave open
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
link; directory entry; rink
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
rehash; (boring) rerun; second brew of tea
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
Japan; name for Japan used in ancient China
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist