at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
contract; compact; agreement
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put to sleep
yen (currency of Japan); circle
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to move to tears; to draw tears; to evoke tears
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
opening and shutting; opening and closing
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart