to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
tendency; trend; inclination
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
belief that where there's a will, there's a way
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
half the body; half length
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
in one's own way or style
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
to replace; to move; to change the position of
modern language; contemporary language; living language; modern Japanese; Japanese as spoken since the Meiji period or alternatively, since the end of World War II
consists of; comprises; is made up of
number of articles; quantity
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement