indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
cartoon characters; anime characters
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
humiliation; shame; loss of face
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
legal; lawful; legitimate
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
greatly energetic; ferocious; extreme; severe
attack; assault; attempt; try
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
as usual; as is one's habit
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)