focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
(someone's) assistance; help; aid; grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
beautiful woman with cold, standoffish air
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
all right (e.g. when guiding a driver); keep coming; OK
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
house; plastic greenhouse; house music; go to your kennel (cage, bed, etc.)!
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
perfect; perfection; perfect game
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
great difference; major mistake
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
nice; good; well-executed
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks