to prosper; to flourish; to copulate (animals)
influencing (a person) for good
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
yamanba; manba; girl or young woman adhering to a fashion trend often characterized by extremely gaudy and colourful facial make up, heavily tanned skin and hair dyed in a bright hue
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
living thing; living creature; animal; life
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
at least; at most; (even) just
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
pollution; public nuisance; contamination
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
northward; facing the north; nobleman's true wife
port city; harbour city; harbor city
pickling in salt; leaving unchanged; leaving unused
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
fish-based cooking; fish dish
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); prime (of one's life); (one's) best days; (being in) heat; rut
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
hole; hollow; pothole (road, pavement, etc.)
insertion; incorporation; infixing
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
road approaching a shrine