lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with force; hard; forcibly (carry out); forcefully; hard (e.g. food)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
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 wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
curiously; curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
to put on airs; to assume importance
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to throw at; to turn; to raise
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to follow another's example
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
orthopedic surgery; orthopaedic surgery; orthopedics; plastic surgery; cosmetic surgery
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
colored thing (clothing, fabric, paper, etc.) (coloured); variety shows
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts