increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to feel; to sense; to experience
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
projection; reflection; image; match; harmony
no!; no no!; no, not at all
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
proud; having a prominent nose
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
first class plus; extra special
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
book; volume; this; present; main; head
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
program (e.g. TV); programme
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
close coverage (of an event, celebrity, etc.); close reporting; total coverage
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well