to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless
it is not (like that) either
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
accurate; correct; precise; exact
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
really; truly; indeed; good grief
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
should; must; -able; probably; likely
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
recovery; rescue; recapture
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint