sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
omen (usu. good); (auspicious) sign; first two anniversaries of a person's death
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
to burst into tears; to sob; to weep
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
base unit; main telephone (esp. when there are extensions)
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
home visitation (esp. a teacher visiting a student's home); home visit; house call
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
to forget to say; to forget to mention
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
in good health; alive and well; going strong
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
capable of anything; liable to do
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
both; both sides; both parties
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
gender equality; equal rights for both sexes; equality of the sexes
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately