to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
buying a CD, book, etc. because of the cover
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
rack; ruck (rugby); lac; luck
large size (paper, book, etc.); ōban; large oval gold coin used in the Edo period
to get between; to be caught in
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
at the very least; at the very most; as a bare minimum; minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
active people; doers; people who get things done
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
false personation; misrepresentation of one's social position