imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
fair exchange; equivalent exchange; exchange of equal value
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to grow fond of; to grow attached to; to become enamoured with
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis); test subject (of human experiments performed by Unit 731 during WWII); (arch.) prostitute dressed as a Buddhist nun
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
first 17-syllable verse of a renga; haiku; first five-syllable line of a tanka
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to be harmonious; to get on well; to be intimate or close
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss; to loiter; to hang around; to wander around
to open a pathway (to); to find a way (to); to open the door (to); to pave the way (for)
unpromoted (piece); limit orders that become market orders at the closing auction if not already executed
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
near; close by; within reach; familiar
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
clinging tightly; (hugging) closely; snuggling; sticking
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
leavings of a meal; food scraps; leftovers; food particles (in one's teeth or mouth); bits of food
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea
munching; devouring; gobbling up; (arch.) shaggy; (arch.) disheveled; (arch.) unkempt
caustic words; defiant words
to have as a side order (with drinks); to make fun of someone; to laugh at someone's expense
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
to bring back; to restore
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
proclamation; official notice; touch; contact
interrupting (someone speaking); butting in; cutting in
to refuse; to reject; to deny