to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
theatre; theater; playhouse
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle
difficult person; good-for-nothing; pain in the ass (arse)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
when it becomes; when it comes to
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
unexpected meeting; coincidence
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
heart; guts; nerve; central part
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
acting ability; talent as a performer
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
rest; break; recess; intermission
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
numbered tag; numbered ticket
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
thrown kiss; blown kiss; air kiss
friend; affection (for siblings)
little finger; pinky; little toe
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium