at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
amount of money; sum of money
bet; wager; stake; gamble
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
gesture; gesticulation; motion
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
ingrained habit; second nature
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
study; diligence; discount; reduction
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
to begin to fall (rain, etc.)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
men; manservant; male attendants to an actor
time; season; period; phase; stage
to call in; to invite; to bring in
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake