even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to repeat; to do over again
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
endless argument; pointless argument; fruitless dispute; futile discussion; (lit.) argument over whose field to water (during a drought)
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; being in close proximity; being adjacent
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
senior high school; high school
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
middle and high school; medium and high (level)
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track