Niangniang; Chinese goddess
to inspect; to examine; to check; to elapse; to pass (time)
ridiculous; stupid; foolish; absurd; laughable
water shortage; shortage of water supply
rakugo story teller; comic story teller
pale fiery light seen in the fields and mountains at night; will-o'-the-wisp
water damage; flood disaster
heigh-ho; heave-ho; alley oop
sharp ear; long ears; ability to remember everything one hears
lord; nobleman; daimyō; dignitary; master
to become attached; to begin to love
Shinto priest; Shinto priesthood
heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la
to the previous extent; as much as previously; as much as one used to
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
urine; piss; pee; breaking a contract
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome
shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; person's back; years of experience
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
agricultural community; farm village; rural
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
support; backing; patronage
history; pedigree; lineage
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship