mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
(stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
knowing; (an) acquaintance
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
welcome!; nice to see you!
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
nice; likeable; desirable
education; training; discipline
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to be surprised; to be astonished
high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest; initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon); monk who conducts religious services
it's been a long time; long time no see
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
genius; prodigy; natural gift
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
study; research; investigation
sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
even more; still more; further
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine