either way; in any case; one way or another
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)
as one had hoped; as one wishes
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to resolve to do; to make up one's mind to do; to set one's heart on; to have one's heart set on
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
attentive to detail; careful; considerate; meticulous; detailed
hair (on the head); (a) hair
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
partly open; in half bloom
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of