to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
clearing one's throat; cough
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
late autumn (fall); (arch.) ninth month of the lunar calendar
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
living; lifestyle; living room
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
whereabout; about where; how much
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
in perfect form; going swimmingly
considerably; greatly; a lot
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food