since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
germination; sprouting; budding
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
propelling pencil; mechanical pencil
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to collapse into; to flop onto
great laughter; burst of laughter
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
rather; sooner; preferably
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
in the same way as; just like
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to be reflected in a mirror
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
homeroom; form room; form class
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time