to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to look forward to something
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
large serving; large portion
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
the seven prismatic colors (colours)
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
gaudy (esp. of makeup or clothing); garish; glitzy; loud
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
recently; lately; these days
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory