echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
extended leave; long vacation
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
period of time; time slot; time zone
no-good man; (male) loser
talk; story; conversation
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
to assemble; to set up; to construct
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
head of year; teacher in charge of all classes for a whole year
moaning; muttering; complaining
school principal; school headmaster; school headmistress
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to become excited; to grow lively
sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
adult; mature; grown-up; sexy; erotic
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
common cattail (Typha latifolia); common bulrush; common reedmace
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
Chinese classical writing; Chinese classics; writing composed entirely of kanji
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
to begin talking; to open up
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
attendance (at school); going to school
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons