to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
silence (not speaking); muteness
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
tug of war (orig. a form of divination to predict whether the year will be favourable or unfavourable); forward puller (of a rickshaw)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
composition; synthesis; composite photo; (function) composition
symbol; code; sign; notation
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
ten (long cylindrical things)
index finger; forefinger; second toe
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
having said that; on the other hand
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
ward office; council (regional)
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
being on duty; being on watch; person on duty
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
report; notification; registration
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority