ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
manure; night soil; dung; fertiliser; fertilizer
very young; little; childish; immature
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
outstandingly; extraordinarily; exceptionally
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
container; receptacle; utensil; implement; calibre; talent
treatment; service; handling; management
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
arabesque pattern; toothed medick (Medicago polymorpha)
kindness; largeheartedness
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
small vessel or bowl in which sake cups are rinsed
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
cowshed; cow farmer; restaurant specializing in beef dishes; store (butcher, etc.) that sells beef
squeezing something tightly; sound made by someone (or something) being squeezed; criticizing someone severely; sound made by someone being criticized; hug
low dining table; tea table
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
fee; charge; rate; material
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
on very good terms with each other; romantically attached
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe