enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
modesty; humility; being humble
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
to face on; to look out on to
burying in the ground; having underground deposits
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
postponement; deferment; adjournment
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
small amount of rainfall; (a) light rainfall
duty; function; office; mission; task
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
counter for drops of liquid
drop (e.g. of water); drip