by all means; at all costs; absolutely
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
such; like that; that sort of; very
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
and yet; though; when; in spite of
graduate student; insei; apprentice go professional
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
the West; the Occident; Western countries
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...
secret art; the mysteries
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
roundness; rotundity; mellowness; maturity
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to become better; to improve
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
a little bit; a little while
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor