writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
depiction; description; portrayal
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to loaf (particularly on the job); to idle one's time away; to dawdle
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
sorry; excuse me; thank you
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
hospitalization; hospitalisation
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects; hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)
good; goodness; right; virtue
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward