way (of doing); manner; method; means
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
firm; strong; solid; stable
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
full of things one could poke fun at; full of inconsistencies; absolutely ridiculous
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
being startled; getting a shock
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
oxygen deficiency; oxygen shortage; lack of oxygen
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
society; the world; the times
frame; framework; outline
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
thick makeup; heavy makeup
to change completely; to change suddenly
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
program (e.g. TV); programme
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up