tiger (feline, Panthera tigris)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
gorilla (Gorilla spp., esp. western gorilla, Gorilla gorilla)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
young man (in the Edo period, esp. one with forelocks who has not yet had his coming-of-age ceremony); young male prostitute; young kabuki actor (who may also act as a homosexual prostitute); younger partner in a homosexual relationship
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
heir; inheritor; successor
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
(sliced and) pickled octopus
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
to appease; to suppress; to calm
second generation; second; junior
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
getting one's finger caught (e.g. in a door); getting one's finger pinched; jamming one's finger in a door; yakuza finger-cutting ritual
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
to cut off (a relationship)
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
to cause a person trouble
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom