to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
having a fetish for ...; specializing in ...; (arch.) first; (arch.) foremost; (arch.) doing as one pleases; (arch.) acting selfishly
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
correction; looking over; touching up
to publish a book; to put out a book
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
if so; in that case; in that situation
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
everything; anything; nothing
maintenance; preservation; improvement
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to grasp the important points; to hit the right points
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
writing (e.g. as a profession)
popular line (of products); best-selling line; hot sellers
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
income; receipts; revenue
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
in proportion to; just as much as
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
participation; joining; entry; adherence
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to complain; to make a complaint
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)