to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
loss; waste (e.g. of time); feeling of loss; Los Angeles; L.A.
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely