name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
war situation; progress of a battle
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
form of a character (e.g. simplified, traditional); type; typeface; font
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
since when; from when; how long
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
(appropriate for) one's age
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
support; backing; aid; assistance
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
inattention; absent-mindedness
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
commencing with; including
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
race (of people); type of person
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty