... is the reason; ... is my excuse
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to head towards; to be inclined to go towards; to head for a place naturally
haori (Japanese formal coat)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to twirl; to spin; to fiddle with; to change (e.g. wording)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)
haori coat decorated with one's family crest
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
worn-out silk clothes; cheap items
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
to bite off; to gnaw through
to ask a high price; to overcharge
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?