to know (a person); to think
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
sacred wine or sake; sake offered to the gods
sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
unglazed pottery; bisque; bisque firing; seafood grilled without seasoning
thickly; viscously; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
Vitis ficifolia (species of grapevine)
crimson glory vine (species of grapevine, Vitis Coignetiae)
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support
alcoholic beverage for medicinal purposes
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
lick; bottom card of the draw pile; (arch.) tasting (a nobleman's) medicine to see if it contains poison; (arch.) medicine taster
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
light; faint; pale; fleeting
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation