to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
great difference; major mistake
to get into a fight; to take up the gauntlet; to accept a challenge
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
branch office; agency; sub-branch
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
secret information; intelligence
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
very young; little; childish; immature
looks; personal appearance; features
senior high school student
it is I who should say so
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard