gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
now; the present time; just now; another; more
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
beginning; outset; first; onset
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
original domicile; permanent address
Yamanashi prefecture (Chūbu area)
train (esp. long distance train); steam train
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
number one; first; best; most; game; round
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
neck; head; dismissal; discharge