to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
as a child; when one was a child
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to chase; to run after; to pursue
ponkan orange (Citrus reticulata); tangerine
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
denial; negation; repudiation; disapproval
impression; strong belief; conviction
eternal; unlimited; endless
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
rampaging; raging violently; going berserk
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
door; gate; opening; title page
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
resolute; determined; bold
to fight against; to oppose; to face
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid