to detain; to check; to restrain
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
web site; website; web page; webpage; home page; homepage
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
(act of) writing on a blackboard
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to be photographed; to be projected
to be steamed (properly, e.g. rice); to be stuffy; to grow musty; to get close
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
at least; at most; (even) just
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
again; once more; a second time
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
(arch.) retainer; (arch.) attendant; Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight)
foreign; abroad; overseas
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride