to know (a person); to think
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
(train) station attendant; station employee; station staff
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
terminus; last stop (e.g. train)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
bento; Japanese box lunch
image; figure; figure; form; image
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
a gathering of many beautiful women (talented people); simultaneous emergence of many talents and achievements; (lit.) hundred flowers blooming in profusion
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
to reopen (e.g. a file, window); to open again
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to breathe out; to exhale
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
living thing; living creature; animal; life
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for