to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
full of troubles, difficulties
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
space (room, area, outer space)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
penetration; absolutely clear; not dirty; clearness
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
one who knows little often repeats it
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to smile (at); to grin (at)
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
nth year in the Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to live (of animals); to inhabit; to nest
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes