to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
model (of machine, device); model of aircraft; type of aircraft
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
normalcy; normality; normal
factory reset; resetting software, etc. to initial state
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
(initial) setup; installation
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
wired; cabled; communication by wire
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
original story; original version; this volume
honeymoon; being in an intimate relationship; honeymoon (period)
to wring the neck; to strangle
immersion; being absorbed in
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to express (e.g. emotion in poetry); to read (extra meaning) into (something); to fetch (e.g. CPU inst.); to read (data into a system)
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case