to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
choices; alternatives; options
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
so; therefore; and; (and) then
like this; in this way; as you see
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
light meal; snack; refreshments
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
elder; elderly person; senior
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
(arch.) sitting outdoors; room that served both as a reception room and as a living room in a Heian-period mansion; temporary sitting place installed in the garden at the imperial court, used on the occasion of archery or sumo ceremonies
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; perspective; angle
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
at least; at most; (even) just
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to distribute; to hand out
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck