to approach; to draw near
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
one thin flat object; one sheet
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
elopement; running away with a lover
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
speaker; narrator; speaker (of a language)
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to stop; to prohibit; to forbid someone to do something
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
please; somehow or other; one way or another
around the world; throughout the world