sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
determining a speaker's true or hidden meaning; determining a speaker's intentions from his manner of speech; (arch.) divining good or bad luck from listening to someone
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to keep secret; to conceal
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
being addicted to; being wholly absorbed by; falling ill; becoming sick
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
taking heart; being in high spirits
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to throw into; to toss into
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to throw at; to turn; to raise
ministries and government offices; the authorities
(political) power; authority; influence
to correct oneself; to restate
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
large number; innumerable; great many; immense; vast; abundant
cosmetics; toilet articles
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment