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
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
verge of death; dying moments
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
furiously; passionately; indignantly
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
abusive language; violent language; wild words
slide (for projection); transparency; (microscope) slide; to slide; to slip; to shift (e.g. a group of items in a schedule)
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
primary colour; primary color; pure color; unmixed color; original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
objection; dissent; protest
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
royal castle; imperial castle
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous