now; the present time; just now; another; more
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
name; given name; first name
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
(arch.) straight; ordinary; common; doing nothing
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
early winter; tenth month of the lunar calendar
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum