steady; honest; sober; straightforward
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
eighth day of the month; eight days
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
a find; windfall; bargain
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform; Jersey (cattle)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
second day of the month; two days
second-hand shop; recycle shop
tourist information center; tourist information centre
free (of charge); gratuitous
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to carry around; to carry on one's person
large-size refuse (e.g. furniture, electrical goods); oversized garbage; bulky rubbish; useless man about the house; husband who is retired and considered a nuisance
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently