to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
to keep a watchful eye on
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
genius; prodigy; natural gift
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
failure; mistake; blunder
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
unimpressive; unimpressed
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)