equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
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)
perfect; complete; flawless
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
in that manner; like that
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
such; like that; that sort of; very
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
and yet; though; when; in spite of
early on; earlier on; from early
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
that is to say; so that means
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
tension; mental strain; nervousness
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf