light (e.g. colour, color)
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
to push aside; to push one's way through
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to drink up; to drain (cup)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to make one's rounds; to patrol
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
remembrance; recollection; recognition
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
body; physique; build; stature
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to be found; to be discovered
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
lucky or unlucky aspect of a given day
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence