always; all the time; never; usual; regular
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
failing to live up to one's name; being beaten by one's name
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
kana; Japanese syllabaries (i.e. hiragana and katakana)
suffix for familiar person
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
older sister; elder sister
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
firmly; solidly; heartily
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
ray (of light); beam; light
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
with a friendly grin; smilingly
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)