to pass (of time); to elapse
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
just above; right overhead
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to get narrower; to contract
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to have a talk; to tell a story
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
episode; anecdote; vignette