to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
dancing or jumping for joy
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
fixed date; appointed day
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
this and that; one thing or another
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
Kojien (Japanese dictionary published by Iwanami Shoten)
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
starring in one's own play, movie, etc.; directing one's own play, etc.
business; trade; operations; sales
for use by children; for children
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
metre; meter; meter; gauge
factory; plant; mill; workshop
fort; stronghold; fortification
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
conquest; domination; mastery
reverse movement; retrogression; going backwards; retrogradation; retrogression
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
rather; sooner; preferably