all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
older brother and older sister
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
imperial capital (esp. Kyoto); final word of an iroha poem; 10^16; 10,000,000,000,000,000
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
intersection on a go board; grid layout (e.g. of streets); grid pattern
Onmyōdō; way of Yin and Yang; occult divination system based on the Taoist theory of the five elements
perfect; complete; flawless
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
first generation; founder
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
several minutes; a few minutes
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
desperately; for one's dear life
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
and yet; though; when; in spite of
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum