gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to sit for an examination
to detain; to check; to restrain
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
graduation ceremony; commencement
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
personal affair; one's own affair
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
top university; leading university; first-rate university
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
study of foreign languages; linguistics
short essay; pamphlet; tract
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to give the stamp of approval
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
minimum; at the very least
that's a different matter; that's a different story
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
being about to cry; the verge of tears
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
value; worth; virtue; blessing