indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
natto (fermented soybeans)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
information technology; IT
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to some extent; to a certain extent
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip; walking in large steps; walking with a disabled leg; someone with a disabled leg
imagination; supposition; guess
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
just-harvested; something freshly harvested or gathered (usually produce)
day after day; day by day
air transport; air lift; airlift
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
have a good day; take care; see you
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on