to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to tower; to rise; to soar
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to begin to walk; to set out
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
that; the matter in question
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
dietitian; (licensed) nutritionist
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to smile (at); to grin (at)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
name; given name; first name
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely