mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
patching (clothing); darning; cobbling together (other people's writings, thoughts, etc.); gathering
several times; once or twice
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
galvanized sheet iron (galvanised)
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
response; reply; answer; defence; defense
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
incident; affair; happening; event
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
since when; from when; how long
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
easy to see; easy to read; easy to understand; (arch.) easy to look at; (arch.) attractive
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)