truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
information; news; report; reward; retribution
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
twenty-seventh day of the month; twenty-seven days
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
female office worker; office lady; overlap; orienteering
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
possible; likely; probable
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
the other day; lately; recently
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to state; to express; to mention
contemplation; meditation
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
still (continuing); as ever; further
careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully
short pause; short interval
to pause; to have a short intermission
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
stillness; repose; standing still
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by