tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
within; inside of; less than
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
beforehand; in advance; previously
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to adorn; to decorate; to dress up; to build up
scoop (e.g. of icecream); scoopful; small ornamental spoon
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
several minutes; a few minutes
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
(plain) hot water; boiled water
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
unmarried; not yet married
maid; helper; help; assistance