no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
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
clearing one's throat; cough
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to give directions; to issue instructions
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
parliamentarian; member of a congress
by means of; due to; because of; according to
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
donation; contribution; offering
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
interference with a public servant in the execution of his or her duties
in flagrante delicto arrest; arrest of somebody in the act of committing a crime
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
innumerable; countless; numberless
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
to ask a question; to ask questions
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
this occasion; at this time; now
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national