suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to be overcome with emotion
man's weeping (esp. someone not prone to tears)
and yet; despite (all) that
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
barometer (instrument); measure (e.g. of one's health); indicator; index
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
feminine; womanly; female
to degenerate; to lapse into
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
what kind of business; what sort of matter
degree of recognition; level of familiarity; visibility (product)
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
it's been a long time; long time no see
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
even though things may appear this way
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)