holding tightly; squeezing; onigiri; rice ball; (accepting a) bribe
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
instant; moment; for an instant
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
that's true; of course; obviously
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present