should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to split (by striking); to disclose
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to keep watch; to stand guard
at once; immediately; right now
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
evil spirit (that can possess people)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
elopement; running away with a lover
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to run about; to rush about
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
living by oneself; living alone
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to fall into ruin; to be desolated
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many