to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to ingest; to eat; to enter the mouth; to be able to eat
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
immorality; injustice; adultery; infidelity; (arch.) murdering one's teacher or a government official
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
though; notwithstanding; although
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
at once; immediately; right now
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
difference; variation; difference
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to ask; to enquire; to query
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
considerably; fairly; quite
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
slow; sluggish; bushy (hair); thick; unfashionable; lacking style
damp; moist (negative nuance)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to take a breath; to take a short rest
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to say; to be called; to do