(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
yes it is!; it surely is; certainly
shoji (paper sliding door)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
iron (for pressing clothes); hair iron; hair tong; curling tong
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
(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)
sticky; thickly (e.g. painted); heavily (applied); all over (pasting, stamping, etc.); clinging (e.g. of a person); following around
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
3rd day of the month; three days
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
match; game; bout; contest
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
go on!; right!; here goes!
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
many points; many dots; being interspersed in countless numbers
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
and yet; though; when; in spite of
Formula One (form of motor racing); F1
service station; gas station; shortstop; sporty sedan; steamship; SS; Secret Service (US)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
ultimate; final; last; eventual