to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
legend; folklore; tradition
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
physical law; laws of physics
to expect; to hope for; to look forward to; to resolve (to do); to decide upon; to prepare for
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
two equal parts; exactly two parts
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
squeezing something tightly; sound made by someone (or something) being squeezed; criticizing someone severely; sound made by someone being criticized; hug
bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
expectation; anticipation; forecast
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
tomoe nage (judo throw); circle throw; stomach throw
hanging in midair; suspended in midair; midair stunt; aerial stunt
far away in the distance; in the far distance
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to toss away; to throw out
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
nursery school teacher; childcare worker
to be driven into a corner; to be left with nowhere to turn; to be in a dilemma; to be unable to go forward or backward; to be stranded; to get stuck
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
to speak; to hear a voice
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
indicates emotion or exclamation; hey; you
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); urine; piss; elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
haiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 morae
memory; sense; experience
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
personal feelings; self-interest