to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
drama; theatre; theater; play
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
one's family; family member
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
tiny area; tiny surface; (lit.) cat's forehead
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance