curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)
runner-up; second (in a race)
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
to notify; to advise; to inform
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
hair style; way of dressing hair
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair); to thin (hair); to reduce in volume
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring
mysterious bird; strange bird; eerie bird; monster that has taken the form of a bird
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to provide; to arrange; to install
for one person; made for one person
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
through a wall; on the other side of a wall
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
whispering into a person's ear
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
difficult voyage; stormy passage; hard flight; rough going; running into trouble; proceeding with difficulty
equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held); Buddhist services during the equinoctial week; nirvana; opposite bank; opposite shore
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius); hippo
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
difficult problem; challenge
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice