to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
decision; determination; resolution
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
early (days); initial stage; initial
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
fixed date; appointed day
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
maid; helper; help; assistance
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
once you've committed a crime, commit to it; in for a penny, in for a pound; (lit.) if you've eaten poison, (lick) the plate
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
Japanese-style (esp. in reference to squat toilets)
Western-style; foreign; Western-style toilet; flush toilet; water closet
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
difficult to ...; hard to ...
first shrine visit of New Year