to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
counter for chairs or seats
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
technique; art; skill; move
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
mixing; compounding; dispensing (e.g. prescription)
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
honorific/polite/humble prefix
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to shed light; to cast light
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
release; emission; ejection
scope; valid range; coverage
continuation; succession; series
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
correction; revision; compensation (e.g. to a pendulum)
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)