to be helpful; to be useful
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
archaic word; obsolete word; old saying; old adage; old language; ancient language
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
(written) contract; agreement
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
when it becomes; when it comes to
recuperation; medical treatment
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
ongoing; in progress; afoot
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
attendance (at school); going to school
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
sales; selling; marketing
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in