to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
within; inside of; less than
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
retention; maintenance; preservation
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
in the same way as; just like
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
looking depressed; long face
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
one plot (of land); one (city) block; one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
performer; actor; actress; cast
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours; fall colors
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)