to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
site; point on a map; spot
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
moisture; humidity; dampness
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk; saucy speech; pretentious statement
sash; sliding window frame (esp. metal)
to bury; to embed; to implant
frame (i.e. of a sliding door); crosspiece; bar; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); rung (of a ladder)
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
condensation; formation of dew
to fold up; to fold into layers
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
general inspection; complete overhaul
wind-swept; exposed to the wind
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
knock on wood; touch wood; heaven forbid; God help me; absit omen!
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking