to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
sense of smell; olfaction
to give a round of applause; to applaud
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
very careful; thoroughly prepared
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
unique; individual; original; unusual
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
business rival; professional jealousy
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
beginning of the year; new year; New Year's call; New Year's greetings
to expedite; to encourage; to spur (on)
rice seasoned and cooked with various ingredients
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak