paper doll to which children pray for fine weather (usu. white, and shaped like a Buddhist priest)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
stepping back; drawing back
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to accept (a thing) with thanks
how long; how far; how much
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
much less; to say nothing of
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
rather; sooner; preferably
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
too much; excessively; too
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
school bag (usu. handheld or hung from the shoulder); schoolbag
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to sit for an examination
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect