to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
older brother and younger sister
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
Mendel's laws (of genetic inheritance)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
-less; lacking; non-existing
careful observation; close attention
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
junior high school student; middle school pupil
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
audience (with a person of high standing)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
honour; honor; glory; privilege
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
(one's) older brother; foolish older brother
tone (of voice); manner of talking
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago