(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to temper thoroughly; to train well
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
name; given name; first name
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to turn towards; to point
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
intimidation; threat; bluster
meaning; significance; sense
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
at once; immediately; right now