north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
to breathe out; to exhale
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
removing a bad taste; cleansing one's palate; palate cleanser; intermezzo; dish or beverage to cleanse one's palate between dishes of a meal
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
first generation; founder
updating a software version; version upgrade; upgrading
interference; meddling; butting in
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to get along well together; to be close to each other
three generations; three periods; third generation
name of God (esp. in Christian contexts); name of Christ
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
place for relaxation and refreshment
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
Japanese-style confectionary store
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
no exception; without exception; always the same
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
near oneself; close to one; familiar
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
incessant working; working non-stop
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito