counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
mission; delegation; transmission
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
otherwise; or else; if not
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
price; cost; value; worth; value
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
genius; prodigy; natural gift
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
study; diligence; discount; reduction