side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
person of high rank or position
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
to give something weight; to give something dignity
(period of) a year; during an era
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
eastern Japan (usu. east of the Chūbu region)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
name recognition; established reputation
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
any more; any further; any better; any longer
advertising material; promotional material; propaganda material
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
winning a prize or place (in a contest)
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
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
failure; mistake; blunder
foreign; abroad; overseas
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
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to be needed; to be wanted
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
oak tree; (arch.) imperial palace guard
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
tosa (Japanese dog breed)
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very