number one; first; best; most; game; round
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
second; number two; runner-up
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
meaning; significance; sense
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
Keichō era (1596.10.27-1615.7.13)
forced relocation of a daimyo to a different domain (Edo period); change of constituency (politician); change of district
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
poor result; bad record; failure
good relationship; (arch.) affectionate relationship; (arch.) loving relationship
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
very; greatly; exceedingly
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
tradition; legend; folklore
banknote; bill; note; paper money
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
strength; power; proficiency; ability
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
postcard; memo; note; card
question; inquiry; enquiry