latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
full length; total length; overall length
metre (unit of length); meter; meter; gauge
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
inside this; in this; in here; among these; of this group; out of these
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
being greatly in the red; taking a big loss; heavy deficit
secretariat; executive office
to come in (of rain or snow); to be blown in
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor); research assistant
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)