partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to push aside; to brush aside
to mistake (A for B); to misread
manufacturing equipment; production machine; maker
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
traditional textile of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa
saber (cavalry sword); sabre
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to discard (numbers after a certain decimal place); to drop; to cut (someone) down
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
looks; features; (personal) appearance
bunch of flowers; bouquet
inside; interior; inner part
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
blue dragon (an auspicious creature in Chinese mythology); Azure Dragon (god said to rule over the eastern heavens)
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
tip of a sword; point of a sword
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
planning; plan; project; arrangements
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
non-commissioned officer; petty officer
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
missed spot (in shaving); unshaven hairs
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility