to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.); breadth (e.g. of one's knowledge); scope (e.g. of one's work); range
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
deposit and withdraw; taking in and out
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
easy to see; easy to read; easy to understand; (arch.) easy to look at; (arch.) attractive
accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder; fault; defect
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
ready-made goods; off-the-shelf item
unkindness; unfriendliness
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
left side; left-hand side
right side; right-hand side
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
sun (approx. 3.03 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
elbowroom; leeway; room; reserve; margin; allowance
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
reference; bibliographical reference; consultation; browsing (e.g. when selecting a file to upload on a computer); checking out
seven tenths; seventy percent; seven hundreds; seven percent
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless