question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
painting of a scene in Hell; a picture of Hell
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
relation; connection; relevance
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily