passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
(right at the) side; just beside
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
creation; Creation (by God)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
gross (i.e. 12 dozen); gross (i.e. not net); total; gross score (in golf)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
dark (color); concentrated; thick
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
reduction; decrease; subtraction; (arch.) reduction of penalty (under the ritsuryo codes)
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth