bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
consequence; causal relationship; nexus
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
no!; no no!; no, not at all
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour