one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
beginning; outset; first; onset
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
sleep brings up a child well; a well-slept child is a well-kept child
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
taking (a picture or video) secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret (video) recording; filming without someone's knowledge
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
means; way; method; measure
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
hypnopaedia; hypnopedia; sleep-learning
don't you think?; indicates question
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
question; inquiry; enquiry
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
triangular bandage; sling; triangular kerchief; bandana; bandanna
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to intertwine; to twist together
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
restlessly; restively; agitated; fidgety
cooking practice; (school) cooking class
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
height of; middle of; full bloom
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly