tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
tablet; pill; tablet; tablet computer; tablet; (inscribed) slab
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to pass (of time); to elapse
both hands; both arms; ten
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
eco bag; reusable shopping bag
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
it is I who should say so
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for