to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to order; to command; to appoint
direct control; direct supervision
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
in accordance with plans; just as planned
to have an eye on; to zero in on
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to do together; to share; to participate in
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
dressing up in fine clothes; splendid clothes; one's best clothes
coronation ceremony; enthronement
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
naturally; of course; understandably
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp