to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
just because; even if; even though
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
relatively; comparatively
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to fade into dusk; to fade into twilight; to decline; to wane; to look melancholic (of a person)
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
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)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
grasp; catch; understanding
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
major subject; special study
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
history of Japan; Japanese history