to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
beginning; outset; first; onset
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery genre; detective genre
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
influence; effect; impact
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
don't worry about it; forget about it
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
puckered-up mouth; button of a mouth
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!