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)
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
outside a gate; beyond one's area of expertise
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
history of Japan; Japanese history
quiz; short test; mini test
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
to squeeze (to the utmost); to wring out; to squeeze (money) out of someone; to wring (money) from; to scold; to criticize severely; to train ruthlessly
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
oppression; suppression; pressure
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
(Edo-period) chief minister
Ii Naosuke (1815-1860.3.24)