recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
adds force or indicates command
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
imperial court; royal court
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to pass (of time); to elapse
time; season; period; phase; stage
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
training; drill; practice; discipline
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
environmental destruction
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health