first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
presence (impressive quality)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
explanation; interpretation
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)