sphere; counter for balls
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
(water-filled) paddy field
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
no!; no no!; no, not at all
sycophant; apple-polisher; flatterer; sesame seed grinding
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
to know (a person); to think
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
article; news story; report; account
don't worry about it; forget about it
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
back off!; leave me alone!
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
diligent student; studious person