which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
alone; by oneself; on one's own
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
money order; draft; exchange (e.g. foreign)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
at the last moment; this late in the game
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
destiny; will of Heaven; luck
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)