to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
heap; pile; stack; full measure
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to keep a watchful eye on
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to rock; to shake; to swing
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
just one person; only one
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to cause laughter; to extract a smile
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to get distracted; to jump off the track
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
several people; a few people
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy