something; nothing (with neg. verb)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
extermination; annihilation
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
to cease; to stop; to be over
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
haniwa; hollow unglazed terracotta figure from the Kofun period
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
covering; protection; backing; relief
to gather strength; to take heart
the same kind; accomplice; partner
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
fail-safe; foolproof; totally safe