activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
post; quarters; military station; police station
to approach; to draw near
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
though; notwithstanding; although
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
both hands; both arms; ten
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
attractiveness; charm; amiability
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively