to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
now; the present time; just now; another; more
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
and yet; though; when; in spite of
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
how can (one) do something
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda