(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
a little bit; a little while
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
foster child; adopted animal (e.g. pet)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past
right beside; close to; nearby
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
waterproofing; making watertight
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
ignition; catching fire; setting on fire
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
as usual; as is one's habit
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
end; close; conclusion; termination