to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
older brother; elder brother
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
complete; whole; perfect; safe
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
without; but if; otherwise; or else
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
more than anything; above all else
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to be exhausted; to be tired out
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
pile; pool; gathering spot; waiting place for a wrestler beside the ring; liquid runoff from miso preparation; tamari
letter; missive; note; mail
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
remaining; left-over; excess
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
(arch.) eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara); (arch.) eastern provinces; (arch.) east; wagon; yamatogoto; my spouse
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)