to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
inflected word form (one of the six bases in Japanese)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
notice; attention; observation
form of a character (e.g. simplified, traditional); type; typeface; font
old character form; kyūjitai; traditional form of kanji used in Japan before 1946
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
left-hand radical of a character
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
three sides; small offering stand
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
medium; diviner; shaman; oracle
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
like this; this sort; this way
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
very much; very many; more and more
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood