to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
contest of strength; trial of strength
is something that; is that which
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
thirty-first day of the month; thirty-one days
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
morning and evening; from morning until night; constantly
one meal; one meal (a day)
club activities; group activities
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
to leave; to evacuate; to withdraw (from); to move out (of a house, etc.); to vacate
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
chance (of success); odds
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to leave the government service
to play with fire; to do something very dangerous; to take a great risk; (lit.) to step on a tiger's tail
of course; certainly; naturally
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)