to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
assistance; backing; reinforcements
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
purse; handbag; pocketbook
-less; lacking; non-existing
vast; boundless; vague; obscure
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
one by one; one after another; successively
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
emergency; crisis; imminent danger; Vulnerable (conservation status); VU
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
calm; composed; cool; quiet
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
light (e.g. colour, color)
riverbank; riverside; market on the riverbank (esp. fish market); place (for activities); venue
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
river; stream; River; the ... river
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
night watch; night sentry
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
vents at the hips of a pair of hakama
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
based on; built on; made from
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)