closing of a gate; (Edo-period) house confinement
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
blank space (in a document); blank; void; whitespace
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
meanwhile; in the meantime
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
more than usual (usu. time)
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
curse; spell; malediction
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was