this is why; this means; it is the case that
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
artificial product; man-made product; fiction; made-up story; decoration (e.g. for a festival); theatrical prop (esp. a large prop in noh or kyogen, e.g. tree, well, boat)
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to fall asleep; to sleep deeply
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to climb; to clamber (over, up); to scramble (up); to scale; to claw one's way up
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
order; command; directions; instructions