to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
unexpected meeting; coincidence
snow-white; pure; immaculate
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
external; foreign (e.g. relations); public (e.g. image)
all-you-can-eat; eating as much as one likes
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
closeted maiden; carefully raised girl from a well-to-do family
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
cooperation; collaboration; association; community; communal use; common possession
in company; among people; philtrum
hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
lack of ability; lack of talent; incompetence
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
reward; honorarium; remuneration
to have the privilege of doing
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)
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
metal plate; metallic plate