Asahi Shimbun (Japanese newspaper)
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
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.
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
suited figure; person in a suit
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
legend; folklore; tradition
existence; being; presence
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
excess; surplus; superabundance
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)