sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
aviation; flight; flying; to fly; to take a flight
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
blow; shock; strike; batting
special training; intensive training; crash course
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
swing (of a golf club, tennis racket, etc.); swing (boxing); swing
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
gliding (through the air)
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
Imperial Palace (of Japan); imperial residence
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
interior design; interior; upholstery
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke