to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
cutting (cloth, paper, etc.); judgement; judgment; decision
ten; 10; ten years of age
temporary sewing; basting
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
one grain; one drop; one bead
more than usual (usu. time)
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
periodic; regular; routine
safety; welfare; well-being
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to smirk; to grin broadly
as a child; when one was a child
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
to keep watching; to continue looking at; to gaze at
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
reminiscent smile; laughing at a memory; smiling to oneself as one recalls something pleasant or amusing
to spend time (on doing something)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
sincere; honest; faithful
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate