to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
chalk; choke (hold); choke (of an engine)
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to switch off; to turn off
electricity; (electric) light
that is to say; so that means
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
from the viewpoint of; according to
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to ask a question; to ask questions
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to give directions; to issue instructions
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
equipment; fixtures; furnishings; fittings; furniture; supplies
one-by-one; separately; in detail
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
modern Japanese (esp. as a school subject)
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls