to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
for the first time in one's life
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
the opposite sex; isomerism
camera shake; picture blur; deviation; slight shifting
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
single word; a few words; brief comment
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to squeeze out; to wring out
to lure someone; to entice someone
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
confections; sweets; candy; cake
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
festival; feast; carnival
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
primary school; elementary school; grade school
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)