as a child; when one was a child; childhood
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to have a reason; to have an excuse
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
loveable; very likeable; like very much
Japan; name for Japan used in ancient China
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
(some) more; even more; longer; further
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
elder sister; effeminate man
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
arm; skill; efforts; ability
book; volume; this; present; main; head
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
should; must; -able; probably; likely
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to practice magic; to practise magic
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up