mobilization; mobilisation
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
how; in what way; how about; questionable
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to apologize; to apologise
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to spit out; to eject; to dump
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
on the occasion of; at the time of
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
living thing; organism; creature; biology
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
just a minute; small quantity
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
how much; how many; however
conversely; on the contrary
silence (not speaking); muteness
rather; better; instead; if anything
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (instrument)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
gazing at (in wonderment)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath