and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
long night (esp. of autumn)
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to explain; to dispel doubts
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
outing; excursion; pleasure trip; going on a picnic
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
clear; precise; definite; distinct
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
general; popular; common; typical
guess; speculation; supposition
as (for); for; in the capacity of
ozeki ranked wrestler unable to live up to the expectations of his rank
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
enactment; establishment; creation