indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
traditional ordering of the Japanese syllabary; fundamentals; the ABCs of ...
high-ranking noh actor; head of a school of noh performance; high ranking courtesan (esp. in Yoshiwara) (Edo-period); jōruri narrator; manzai narrator; female role actor in kabuki; low ranking priest in a Shinto shrine
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
heated stone (wrapped in cloth and kept next to the body for warmth)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
very young; little; childish; immature
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
living thing; living creature; animal; life
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
war; battle; match; game; competition