縁
fate, destiny, karmic tie, connection
→ Since it was by fate that I joined this company, I want to do my absolute best.
一見する
to glance at, at first glance
→ At first glance it looks easy, but in fact it is a considerably difficult problem.
恐縮する
to be grateful, to feel sorry to trouble
→ I am terribly sorry to disturb you when you are busy, but could you spare a little time?
思いやり
consideration, compassion, thoughtfulness
→ Words filled with thoughtfulness can heal people's hearts.
気配りする
attentiveness, care (to pay attention to)
→ She is a wonderful leader who never neglects being attentive to those around her.
打ち解ける
to warm up to, to open one's heart
→ At first I was nervous, but as we ate together, we gradually warmed up to each other.
好意
goodwill, favor, kindness, affection
→ I cannot afford to let her kindness and goodwill go to waste.
色気
charm, sex appeal, sensuality
→ With age, a mature sensuality and charm has emerged.
見栄
show, display, pretension
→ I put on airs and took them to a luxury restaurant, but my wallet ended up empty.
見栄っ張り
pretentious person, vain show-off
→ Because of my pretentious personality, I always end up pushing myself too hard.
人違い
mistaking one person for another
→ I'm so sorry, I mistook you for someone else. Excuse my rudeness.
勘違いする
misunderstanding (to misjudge, misunderstand)
→ I misjudged the schedule and accidentally went to the venue a day early.
根も葉もない
groundless, baseless, entirely unfounded
→ I wish people would stop spreading groundless rumors.
初耳
hearing for the first time
→ It's the first time I've heard that he's changing jobs. When did he decide that?
惑わす
to bewilder, to delude, to lead astray
→ You must not be led astray by sweet words.
早口
fast-talking, rapid speech
→ I have a habit of talking fast whenever I get nervous.
生やす
to grow (a beard), to cultivate
→ He has recently started growing a goatee.
いじる(弄る)
to fiddle with, to tinker, to fumble with
→ There are many students fiddling with their smartphones during class.
揺する
to shake, to jolt, to rock
→ I gently rocked the baby to sleep.
心得る
to know thoroughly, to understand well
→ She is a person who understands customer service well and is skilled at handling guests.
欠く
to lack, to be devoid of, to neglect
→ This plan lacks feasibility and needs to be reexamined.
おもむろに(徐に)
slowly, deliberately, gently
→ The president slowly stood up and looked out the window.
