to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
to crowd (a house); to throng to (a door)
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
spell; charm; incantation; magic words
general election (of the lower house); fan popularity voting (esp. for idols); popularity contest
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
nirvana; supreme enlightenment; death; death of Buddha
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
looking pale; looking unwell
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; indeed; really
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
(within a) territory; domains
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
one leaf (of a book bound in Japanese style); one block of tofu; one serving (in a restaurant); one long and narrow thing (e.g. a gun, scissors, spade, hoe, inkstick, palanquin, candle, jinrikisha, shamisen, oar); one chō (unit of distance, approx. 109.09 m); one game; one task
a little less than; a little under; weakness; the weak; -lower (seismic intensity)
several hundred; hundreds (of)
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; even number; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m)
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster
cost reduction; reduction in costs; cost-cutting