to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)
technique; art; skill; move
machine; race car; racing motorcycle
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
reaction; response; reaction
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
Italian; Italian food; Italian cuisine
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
much more; not to mention; not to speak of; to say nothing of; let alone
poor thing!; pour soul!; what a pity!
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
questionnaire; survey; poll
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon