to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
softly; mildly; gently; politely
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
sexy; popular; well-liked
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
video game hardware; video game console
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
-less; lacking; non-existing
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
standard; set; routine; decided
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
powerful person; influential person
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
these guys; these fellows
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
bombshell announcement (statement)