occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
major loss; crushing defeat; big discount
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
keirin; cycle racing event, usu. 2km with a paced start and sprint finish
kyōtei; boat race; hydroplane racing event and gambling sport in Japan
pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
video game (played on a home console)
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
company; corporation; workplace
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
when it becomes; when it comes to
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)