originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
a bit better than; not much more than; not much different from
comfort; consolation; diversion
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to strain every nerve; to feel nervous
to dry up completely; to become stale
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
to become clear; to be made public
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
recognition; acquaintance
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
loved one; lover; sweetheart
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
only; merely; but; no more than
flag; tag indicating a future role or status for a character in anime, games, etc. (e.g. death, love, survival)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)