to mark the end; to spell the end
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
written order; order form
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
insignificant; trifling; paltry; cottage (industry); tiny (company)
end; tip; extremities; terminal
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to butt into a conversation (from someone uninvolved)
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
verbal promise; one's word
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
jewel; precious stone; gem
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
finished product; finished goods; completed article
manufacturing process; production manufacture
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
to run through; to run past