letter (of alphabet);  character;  writing
 to read;  to recite (e.g. a sutra);  to chant;  to predict;  to guess;  to decipher;  to count
 until now;  so far;  up to the present
 pattern;  figure;  state;  condition;  conjecture of the current situation;  the way it seems;  model
 entirely useless;  completely worthless;  no no;  don't!
 to give up on;  to turn one's back (on);  to abandon;  to forsake;  to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
 cute;  adorable;  dear;  precious;  innocent;  childlike
 origin;  source;  base;  basis;  cause;  ingredient;  material
 to visit;  to call on;  to pay a visit to
 invitation;  introduction;  temptation
 end;  finish;  bounds;  limits;  delivery date (of a futures contract);  finale (of a noh song);  end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
 under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.);  under (a flag, the sun, etc.);  beneath;  with (e.g. one blow);  on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...);  (somebody's) side
 certain;  sure;  doubtless;  I have no doubt;  You can depend on it;  It's a safe bet
 to receive favor (favour);  to be much obliged to someone;  to be indebted
 straight to the point;  point-blank;  frank;  direct
 what I want to say is ...;  the fact of the matter is ...;  none other than ...
 to set off to advantage;  to bring into prominence;  to support;  to favor;  to rouse (spirits);  to march (a prisoner) off
 person;  character;  one's character;  one's personality;  able person;  talented person
 in appearance;  to look at;  judging from appearances
 you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
 recommendation;  referral;  endorsement
 battle;  fight;  war;  struggle;  conflict
 to be open (to traffic);  to lead to;  to flow (liquid, current);  to pass;  to be understood;  to be comprehended;  to be honored
 superior;  excellent;  brilliant;  outstanding
 anyhow;  anyway;  somehow or other;  apart from ...;  setting ... aside
 effectiveness;  efficacy;  efficaciousness
 to attract;  to draw near;  to charm;  to attract;  to have a convulsion
 association;  socializing;  socialising;  fellowship
 high praise;  great admiration;  rave reviews
 letter;  missive;  note;  mail
 to give the stamp of approval
 but then;  although;  though;  reasonable;  natural;  just
 beginning;  outset;  first;  onset
 unfeeling;  heartless;  cold-hearted;  cruel
 town;  block;  street;  road;  109.09 m;  0.99 hectares