nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to bend; to warp; to lose heart
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
auxiliary shrine (dedicated to a deity close-related to that of a main shrine)
subordinate shrine; professional entertainer
main shrine; inner sanctuary
enshrinement of two or more deities in one building of a shrine; shrine building dedicated to two or more deities
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
both; both sides; both parties
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to be helpful; to be useful
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
near; nearby; not far off
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting