beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
collecting together and buying; doing a big shop
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
G; g; gram; (acceleration due to) gravity; giga-; gravitational constant; gauss
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
pipewort (Eriocaulon cinereum)
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
in swarms; in clusters; tediously; slowly
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
long (time that has passed); old (story)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to ask a question; to ask questions
to mix together; to blend; to compound
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
relatively; comparatively
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
blueness; greenness; tinge of blue; (vegetable) garnish
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance