to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
legendary beast; magical beast
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
to shake off; to throw off
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
entreaty; supplication; petition
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
sixth day of the month; six days
cooperation; coordination; link
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to tumble down; to roll down
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)