to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
when it becomes; when it comes to
to be worried; to be troubled
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
to understand (each other); to comprehend
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
two (long cylindrical things)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
emergency staircase; emergency stairs
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
step; stride; counter for steps
bozu mekuri; bonze turnup; card game played with a hyakunin isshu deck
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season; renovation; facelift; redesign
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
section; cross section; profile
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
drinking habits; drunken behavior; drunken behaviour
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
1,000,000; one million; million; many
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)