absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
I see; that's right; indeed
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
mutual agreement; understanding; common consent
to expect; to look for; to look forward to; to anticipate; to wait for
entreaty; appeal; petition
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
bureau director; office chief
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to sit upright; to sit up straight; to take a defiant attitude; to become aggressive; to take the offensive
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
toothpick; skewer for eating moist wagashi (steel, bamboo, etc.)
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
boastful; conceited; bragging; impudent