abruptly (rising); slowly (rising)
inchworm; measuring worm; looper (caterpillar)
famous treasure; noted treasure
cup of sake used to drink to the establishment of a partnership, commitment to marriage, etc.; nuptial cup of sake
popularity stakes; rating
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
local costumed mascot character
to be relieved of a worry; to get a load off one's chest
counterattack; striking one's opponent immediately after defending an incoming attack
deep appreciation or gratitude; sincere apology
appeal (e.g. of an advertisement)
three-game match; three-bout contest; a rubber (in a card game)
being somewhat puzzled; looking somewhat baffled
the six directions (north, south, east, west, up, and down); hexagonal
ninja implement (shuriken, etc.)
to fasten one's eye on (a person); to stare at
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
urine bottle; (urinary) bedpan; chamber pot (esp. medical); urinal
weary from traveling (travelling)
contest (of strength or skill)
first line (of a poem); first bars (of a melody)
the state (degree) of congestion; how bad traffic jams are
to stare back at; to look back at
shadow of a bird; sighting of a bird
slight wound; minor wound
proponent; exponent; advocate
making a rough estimate in one's head; expectation; anticipation
round-robin tournament; round-robin competition
nothing special; nothing significant; not a problem
to turn into a state of feverish mood
please sit down; please have a seat