to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
correction; revision; amendment
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
invitation; introduction; temptation
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
first shrine visit of New Year
together; at the same time; same; identical
moment by moment; hour by hour
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to rush back; to run back
haori and hakama (Japanese male formal attire)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
if so; in that case; in that situation
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
resolute; determined; bold
natural features; scenery; things particular to a certain region or season; characteristic scenery and customs; scenes and manners
elegance; taste; refinement
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)