to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to jump at; to be attracted by
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
although I say; although one might say; although called
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to drag around; to pull about; to lead around (by the nose)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
gas (state of matter, e.g. poison gas, natural gas); gasoline; gas; dense fog; thick fog; gas stove
covered with; stained; smeared
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
up and down, left and right; top and bottom, left and right
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
washing machine (laundry)
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser