intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
anything and everything; just about everything
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
any more; any further; any better; any longer
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
decision; determination; resolution
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
first part; first volume; prequel
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryo system)
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
wedding hall; marriage hall; wedding place; wedding location
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday