to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to become empty; to be emptied
growth period (in children)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
taking over another's debt; shouldering someone else's burden; subrogation
to see through; to see the true nature of something
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
stagnation; hindrance; delay
festival; feast; carnival
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
violent explosion; bursting
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
as you see; as you can see
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)