reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
taking the field first, thus batting second
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
event with ... rounds, innings, legs, etc.; nth-round match (in a knockout tournament)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
proposal; offer; request; application
to accept; to receive; to agree
objection; dissent; protest
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
employment (long term); hire
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
guardian; protector; patron; parent
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
foster father; adoptive father
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
equality; uniformity; evenness
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
distilled liquor; spirits
paper for wrapping powdered medicine
three; three years of age
those (near the second person)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places