to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
chair; stool; post; office; position
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
companion; company; tritagonist
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
single horseman; wait for one tile to finish one's pair and one's hand; wait for half of one's pair with four melds completed
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
clearly; distinctly; vividly
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
fourth day of the month; four days
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
feelings; thoughts; meaning
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
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
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
with curious eyes; curiously
to do something without any particular intention or mind to do so
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
naivete; simplicity; innocence
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear