how long; how far; how much
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
the sciences; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
society; public; community; social studies
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield (in soccer)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
patting; stroking; caressing
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
helper; assistant; help; assistance
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
matcha; powdered green tea
(sense of) taste; counter for kinds of food, drink or medicine
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
worthy of special mention
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
thickness; profundity; depth; thickness; strong and tight group or wall of stones
peacefully (sleeping); quietly; soundly