name; given name; first name
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
memories; recollections; reminiscence
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
passing each other; missing (meeting) each other; failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes; discrepancy
pistachio (Pistacia vera)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
ice; ice cream; icecream; (arch.) usurer; (arch.) usury
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
Dynastic period (the Nara period and esp. the Heian period, characterized by the rule of the emperor as opposed to shogunate)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
poor physical health; bad shape
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
how; in what way; how about