to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
re-; again; repeated; deutero-; deuto-; deuter-
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
proposal; offer; request; application
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
charming; fascinating; attractive
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
diligence in studying (e.g. continuing to study even in such poor light as offered by a firefly or that reflected by snow); diligent study
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
to name; to call; to christen; to term
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
to find an excuse; to rationalize; to find a pretext
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to become pale; to turn pale
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to press a question; to cross-examine
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
naturally; of course; understandably
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
attendance; presence; appearance
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment