element (esp. component in electronics); elemental device; device; data; datum
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
to rain (or snow), keeping people indoors
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
in the meanwhile; during the time
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
raindrops (dripping from eaves, branches, etc.); exclamation point; exclamation mark
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
waterway; channel; wake (of a ship)
now that you say that; now that you mention it
volume of water (in a river, pond, flood, etc.)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to tire of; to lose interest in; to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
migratory bird; bird of passage
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
at a moment's notice; readily
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
Pacific island flatsedge (Cyperus cyperoides)
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
condiment (e.g. grated or chopped topping such as daikon, wasabi, ginger, green onion, red pepper); spice
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to bend; to warp; to lose heart
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view