or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
flash (of light); glint; schiller
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
cooking; food preparation
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
I have nothing to do with it
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
trunk (of a car); boot; luggage space; cargo compartment
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
sizzling (of cooking meat, fish, etc.); frizzling
to writhe; to squirm; to wriggle
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
to ripen (fruit, grain, etc.); to become ripe
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
explosion; rupture; break off
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
(not so) much; (not) very