by means of; due to; because of; according to
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
unnatural death; violent death
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
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
book; volume; this; present; main; head
suffix for familiar person
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
to put into the mouth; to eat
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
honorific/polite/humble prefix
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove