absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
party-internal; within the party
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
beach; seashore; captured pieces (in the game of go); captured stones; Yokohama; (arch.) riverbank
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
modern language; contemporary language; living language; modern Japanese; Japanese as spoken since the Meiji period or alternatively, since the end of World War II
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
without sparing time for sleep
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
relatively; comparatively
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to accept; to receive; to agree
since when; from when; how long
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)