boy; son; baby boy; young man
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
should; must; -able; probably; likely
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
whole cake; cake sold whole (as opposed to in individual slices)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
entertainment; amusement; fun
honorific/polite/humble prefix
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
to jar; to grate; to make others uncomfortable
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to entertain; to make welcome
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object