to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
monetary offering; offertory
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
Comic Market (semiannual self-published comic book convention); comiket; comic book market; comicbook market
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
two bows, two claps, and a third bow (standard form of worshiping at a shrine)
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to face; to confront; to be opposite to
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
going from door to door greeting relatives and friends; complimentary visit for the New Year
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
God; god; ace; king; superior person
this and that; various things
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)