one by one; each; every; at intervals of
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
to make an appeal; to urge
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
nothing but; none other than
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
reopening; resumption; restarting