previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
little finger; pinky; little toe
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (in piano-playing); fourth toe
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
lick; bottom card of the draw pile; (arch.) tasting (a nobleman's) medicine to see if it contains poison; (arch.) medicine taster
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
extremely; terrifically; super
while; even though; despite
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to recall; to remember; to recollect
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
index finger; forefinger; second toe
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at