to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
reading aloud; reading a kanji by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
repeated reading (makes the meaning clear); reading something again and again (will lead one to realize its meaning)
feelings; thoughts; meaning
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
polite language (e.g. masu, desu)
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
quietly; slowly; gracefully
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
moment by moment; hour by hour
fascinate; bewitch; enchant
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
three; three years of age
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
for the first time in one's life
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
water caltrop; water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)