shellfish; seashell; shell
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji
brand-new article; new item
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
artificial object; man-made object; artifact; artefact
memory; recollection; remembrance; memory; storage
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to hit hard; to strike hard
to take a breath; to take a short rest
impossible to do (although wants to)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
sycophancy; toadying; apple-polishing; sesame seed grinding
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
don't you think?; indicates question
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
(another's) daughter; young lady
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
radiant smile; contented smile
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark