even though; despite; when
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to have a flag set (indicates the setting of a variable that determines, for example, how a game will end)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
dead end; cul-de-sac; blind alley; end; end of the road; end point
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
treasure chest; strongbox
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
something like ...; something called ...
one thin flat object; one sheet
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
on the occasion of; at the time of
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
safety zone; traffic island