to look old; to become musty; to wear out
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to bind; to file; to top with egg (e.g. donburi)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
tucking up the sleeves of a kimono with a tasuki
to be pleased; to gloat; to glow with self-satisfaction
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to work hard; to work diligently
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to examine someone's expression
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to make a (government) grant; to release (a criminal)
research publication; scholarly publication
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
degree of attention; profile
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
trial product; prototype model
the right person in the right place
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)