to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
counting backwards; calculating backwards; inverse operation; reverse operation
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so