to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
art gallery (esp. artworks for sale); picture gallery
sponsor; manager; go-between; mediator; agent; caretaker
colour; color; hue; tints
Vespula flaviceps (species of yellowjacket)
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
hibernation; staying indoors during winter
flat-iron; soldering iron; crimper; curling tongs; trowel
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
agglutination; adhesion; deadlock; stalemate; standstill
to scrape off; to shave off
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
defacement; abrasion; wear and tear; crushing of a nerve
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
coexistence; living together
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
progress; being under way
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
north wind; northerly wind
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
Liang dynasty (China, 502-557)
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway