bento; Japanese box lunch
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to do together; to share; to participate in
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to look forward to something
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to devour greedily; to wolf down; to gobble up
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
image; figure; figure; form; image
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
Shinto priest; Shinto priesthood
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
to care for someone; to look after someone
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet