as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to be smeared; to be covered
how many years; how long; what year
around the world; throughout the world
to die; (lit.) to become a star
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
driver (of a vehicle); screwdriver; driver (golf); driver; device driver
to pry; to prize; to prise
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
inquiry; enquiry; query; reference
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
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.)
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
lack of understanding; lack of sympathy
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
accomplishment; execution
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
literally; to the letter; literal
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
at least; at most; (even) just
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor