language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to begin talking; to open up
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to look around; to survey
book; volume; this; present; main; head
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to concern; to be related
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
really; truly; indeed; good grief
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
to line up; to form a party
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
invitation; introduction; temptation
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)