day of spring; spring sun
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
language of flowers; floriography; flower symbolism, e.g. red roses mean love
(being) about to start out; (being) about to leave; having just left; (being) on the way
to take charge during someone's absence
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone; (lit.) relaxing while the demon is out
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
present; gift; to give a present or gift
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
soil fertility; soil quality; productivity of the soil
ingredient; component; composition
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
somehow; for some reason or other
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
main theater of war; principal battlefield
having said that; on the other hand
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
number of times; frequency; count
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge