to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to burst (open); to break; to split
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
among these; between these; of these
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
by myself; in person; by oneself
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
since one's birth; in one's whole life; all one's life
(not) even once; (not) ever
to resound (echo) far and wide
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
padded, sleeveless undergarment; vest
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.