to score an ippon; to score a full point (in judo, kendo, etc.); to one-up (someone); to defeat (in an argument); to score (against someone)
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
perfect; complete; flawless
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
graduate of the same school; fellow alumnus; (former) schoolmate
to become related (through marriage, adoption, etc.); to form a connection (with Buddha)
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
even if not; even without
birds of a feather flock together
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
but; however; provided that
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
directly opposite; right in front
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
it seems so; that's what it looks like
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
again; once again; yet again
paca (any of either species of paca, esp. lowland paca, Agouti paca)
to jump up and down; to hop
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen