opposite; reverse; contrary
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
considerably; fairly; quite
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
something; some kind of; for some reason
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
arm; skill; efforts; ability
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
with these words; while saying
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith