(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
to be at a loss for words
otherwise; if not; or else
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
solution; solution strategy
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
society; the world; the times
to not take seriously; to take lightly
tie-up (e.g. between companies); tie-in; collaboration; partnership; cooperation
publicity or advertising expenses
soon; shortly; before long
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
defense capability (defence)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
front entrance; front door
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; even number; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m)
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
power; might; authority; influence
thick (of a liquid); muddy; gooey
magazine (for a firearm); cylinder (of a revolver)
with a clink; with a soft thud; with a faint snap (e.g. of a book closing); suddenly; all of a sudden
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
(with a) mindset as if one were playing a video game; thinking of (treating) something as though it were a game
care (e.g. medical); attention; nursing; kea (Nestor notabilis)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
to become excited; to grow lively
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
to share (life's) joys and sorrows (with); to share the good and the bad (with); to stick together through thick and thin
to bake (a design onto ceramic); to fire (on); to burn into (one's memory); to sear into; to print (from a negative); to brand; to fuse together (metals)