one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
scene; spectacle; sight; view
a little bit; a little while
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
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)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
uncle (younger than one's parent)
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
the way back; the way home; return trip
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to chase; to run after; to pursue
conveying (an intention, meaning, etc.); communicating; (verbal) message; word (from someone); tradition; folklore
foolish question; stupid question; one's question
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude