preparation; arrangements
reason; cause; circumstances
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
adds force or indicates command
participation; joining; entry; adherence
hello; good day; good afternoon
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
at least; at most; (even) just
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
rather; better; instead; if anything
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
close; intimate; on good terms
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
beginning; outset; first; onset
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
of no interest; not interested
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?