to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
ready-made; common-law (wife)
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation
biological parent; real parent
power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
any red algae in the family Gelidiaceae (esp. Gelidium crinale)
sweetfish (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis); ayu
broadband; brokers' broker
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
to give one's seat to someone; to offer one's seat
to be hesitant; to feel timid
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
coughing; hacking cough; thundering; drumming
service business (hotel, restaurant, entertainment); service industry
face with no make-up; sobriety
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
to wash again; to reconsider
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
trunk (of the body); soma
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
narrow margin; slim margin
genuine article; real thing; real deal
bending and stretching; flexing and extending
practice field; training ground; driving range; practice hall; rehearsal space
parents' day (day when parents observe their children in school)
to be powered on; to be turned on
all-Japan; all-Japan championships; (Japanese) national championships
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology