nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling game)
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
the way back; the way home; return trip
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
boy; son; baby boy; young man
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
that day; the very same day
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
senior high school; high school
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
points paid and received at the end of a game of mahjong based on position (rank)
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
yen (currency of Japan); circle
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
email; mail; post; message (in an instant messaging application); instant message; male
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring