how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
same score; deadlock; tie; draw
never mind!; don't worry about it
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
kinako mochi; mochi sprinkled with sweetened soy flour
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
technique; art; skill; move
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
not caring; not giving a damn
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
(some) more; even more; longer; further
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
and then; and so; and; so then
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction