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
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to turn completely into; to become completely
to set (sun); to become dark
fishing; collecting shells; fisherman
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
place; room; margin; scope
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
sublime; noble; high-minded
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
worship (esp. Christian); adoration; divine service; worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
metre; meter; meter; gauge
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
chapel; place of worship (esp. Christian); place of worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client