apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
to go straight to the point; to cut it short
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
classification; categorization; sorting
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
abundant; rich; ripe; mellow
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
sales message; sales copy
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
just-harvested; freshly picked; freshly caught (fish); fresh
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
hakama; pleated skirt or loose-legged trousers worn over a kimono mainly on ceremonial occasions; (leaf) sheath; (sake bottle) stand
in the future; another day; later
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved