to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
money (given as thanks); reward money; fee; key money; fee paid for rental rights
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
small token of one's sentiments; just slightly; only a bit
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; virtue; benefit
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
head temple of a Buddhist sect; headquarters (of an organization); head of operations; nerve center
religious organization; religious organisation
entering a faith; joining a religion
baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
without omission; in full
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
light blue; pale blue; aqua
real hair; one's own hair
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
may ... be with you; may there be ...