meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
globalization; globalisation
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
impossible to do (although wants to)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to ask a question; to ask questions
chair; stool; post; office; position
expression; look; countenance; face
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
English conversation; school for English conversation
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
around the world; throughout the world
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
considerably; fairly; quite
deviation; departure; omission
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
senior high school; high school
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
first Sanskrit alphabet letter; Africa; Awa (old province of Japan); (arch.) prefixed to names to show intimacy