to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
how; in what way; by what means
how long; how far; how much
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
Japanese style; Japanese fashion
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
war; fighting; fierce competition
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
murder; killing; murderer
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
though; notwithstanding; although
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
since when; from when; how long
retort; back talk; backchat
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
locking technique in judo
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
stairs; stairway; staircase
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)