to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
advance; moving forward; progress
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
ahead; before; the future
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
I see; that's right; indeed
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
in succession; one by one
(direct) hit; hitting the mark