to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
that day; the very same day
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
pupil; student; schoolchild
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to happen to meet; to come across; to run into; to bump into
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
to tire of; to lose interest in; to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
weather forecast; weather report
(sudden, heavy) shower (on a summer afternoon or evening); evening shower
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
shopping; purchased goods
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
too (much); overly; excessively
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
troubled face; worried expression
location (of); position; whereabouts; place where one is
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
all; entire; whole; altogether
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to be at a loss for words
being startled; getting a shock
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)