counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
race (of people); type of person
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
practicality; utility; usefulness
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
hard to understand; Byzantine fashion
coming to a store (restaurant, bar, shop, etc.)
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
to force one's way; to push through
counter seat; seat at the counter
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to keep a watchful eye on
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
perfect; just right; ideal
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
standard; set; routine; decided
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
viewing through a window; passing through a window; going through a window; doing through a window
questioning (e.g. by police)
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
fresco (technique of blending wet plaster with water-based paint); (laboratory) flask
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up