to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
therapy; healing; rejuvenating; refreshing; soothing
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
first shrine visit of New Year
worshipper; worshiper; visitor (to a shrine or temple); pilgrim
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
pupil; disciple; follower
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
time; hour; period; class
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
being very busy; busyness
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency