slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
ambidexterity; ambidextrous person
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
Japanese flying squirrel (Pteromys momonga); small Japanese flying squirrel; Japanese dwarf flying squirrel
Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys)
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
patagium (vertebrate flying or gliding membrane)
gliding (through the air)
spare time; free time; leisure time
starting (a machine, engine, etc.); starting (a project, plan, etc.); beginning; initiation
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
calamity; misfortune; disaster
club activities; extracurricular activities
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
preservation; retainment; keeping
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
freshly grated (e.g. daikon)
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
display shelf; display case
beauty of slender female legs
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
interests and preferences