really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to carry around; to carry on one's person
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to lean against; to set against
gloomy and depressing; mournful
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; intently; earnestly; single-mindedly; trudgingly; ploddingly
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
confections; sweets; candy; cake
half the body; half length
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
money order; draft; exchange (e.g. foreign)
yen (currency of Japan); circle
again and again; repeatedly
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
granted that; even if; even though
to tie; to fix; to attach
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy