-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
suffix for room numbers; suffix for apartment numbers
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
just because; even if; even though
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
free (of charge); gratuitous
rather; sooner; preferably
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
Nagano (city, prefecture)
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
for today; for the time being
shellfish; seashell; shell
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
although I say; although one might say; although called
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
sauce (esp. soy or mirin-based dipping sauce); hanging; something hanging (flap, lappet, etc.); (kendo) loin guard; kanji radical enclosing the top-left corner of a character; -ass