(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to move forward; to move on
permission; approval; authorization; license
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to say; to be called; to do
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to comb down; to smooth down
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
strained back; slipped disk; lumbosacral strain
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
why; how; for what reason
offender; criminal; culprit
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to begin talking; to open up
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following