hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
as (for); for; in the capacity of
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
at someone's (something's) mercy
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive