to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
right and wrong; loyalty and treason; obedience and disobedience
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
large amount of money; great cost
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
great favor; great favour; obligation
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
important ceremonial occasions in family relationships
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)