drop of water; polka dots
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
talk (of the town); rumour; rumor; gossip
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
way of speaking; intimation
that matter; those matters
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
oracle; revelation; divine message
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
to be unable to make up one's mind; to be undecided
passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary
fate; chance; relationship; tie
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
recovery; undoing; recall