to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
wrong; different; not like that
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
flagstaff decorated with ivory carried by the emperor or a general
father; dad; husband; you; he
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
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
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
wherein; therein; thereinto
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
tension; mental strain; nervousness
a bit better than; not much more than; not much different from
heart; guts; nerve; central part
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one