few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
somewhat below; slightly below
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
general affairs department (bureau); executive section
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
of course; certainly; naturally