Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
famous piece of music; excellent song; (musical) masterpiece
tone-deafness; amusia; tone-deaf; off-key; having no sense (of something); being hopeless (when it comes to something)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
it is not (like that) either
snake; serpent; large snake
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
underworld; underside of society
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
consequence; outcome; result; blame
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
father; dad; husband; you; he
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)