the whole day; all the day
to pass (of time); to elapse
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to surround; to crowd around
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school); of poor quality or workmanship
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
large number (of); many; majority
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
erotic novel; amorous novel; pornographic novel
reading aloud; recitation
extract; excerpt; selection
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
coined word; coinage; neologism
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
video recording; video media