reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
in that way; thus; so; so?
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
now; the present time; just now; another; more
myself; yourself; I; me; you
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
two persons; two people; pair; couple
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind