prologue; prolog; Prolog (Programming in Logic)
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
older sister; elder sister
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm