to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
near; close; beside; third person
to approach; to draw near
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
to sit down; to take a seat
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
a little bit; a little while
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
order; sequence; procedure
together; at the same time; same; identical
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
freeform assignment (esp. one to be completed over the summer break)
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)