indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to play a leading role; to play a central part
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
H; h; indecent; lewd; (having) sex; nth year in the Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
sincere; earnest; serious
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
perception; sensing; noticing
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
no hint (e.g. quiz questions where no clues are given)
mouse (esp. laboratory); (computer) mouse; mouth
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
pop; signage; display; billboard (as used to decorate arcade games)
young girl; lass; adolescent female
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
bucket maker; well maker; cooper; hooper
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
light brown; golden brown; tan
presentation techniques; way of showing something
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
what time; (lit.) which hour
property; fortune; assets
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table