gender preselection; selection of the sex of offspring
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
leaving one's own house (e.g. when going to war); departure; setting out; starting a new life; starting life anew
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
image; figure; figure; form; image
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
should; must; -able; probably; likely
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
again; once more; a second time
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
here's looking at you, kid; (lit.) cheers to your eyes
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
order from the company president
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist