to wait and see; to see how the land lies
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
how long; how far; how much
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
sphere; counter for balls
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
in the same way as; just like
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to chase; to run after; to pursue
year in, year out; always; 24-7
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
jewel; precious stone; gem
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
nod; inclination of the head
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
many; much; plenty; hardly