to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
time; hour; period; class
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
commencing with; including
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
school rules; school regulations
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight