to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
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
fate; chance; relationship; tie
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to give a broad grin; to smirk
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
opening ceremony (of the school term)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
isolation; being alone; being friendless
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
garden (esp. man-made); orchard; park; place; location
female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother; housewife; (female) pet owner; pet parent
match; game; bout; contest