to mix; to include; to entwine threads of various colours (colors)
to smooth with the hand; to stroke; to comb (down); to strum (a stringed instrument); to pluck
changing the water (e.g. in a fish tank); well cleaning
to cling tearfully to (someone)
to accept (a thing) with thanks
prairie dog (Cynomys sp.)
deckle-edged (e.g. paper); eared (e.g. jug); with lugs
to push away; to push aside; to shove
meeting place; open area for meetings, markets, etc.
group dating; gathering for young people to socialize with the opposite sex
trying out a pen; test-writing
to become obsessed with; to be possessed (by spirits, etc.); to be obsessive compulsive (OCD)
sycophant; apple-polisher; flatterer; sesame seed grinding
rabbit hutch; small Japanese houses; cramped Japanese housing
full of things one could poke fun at; full of inconsistencies; absolutely ridiculous
falling apart while cooking
take it from me; trust me, I'm talking from experience; word to the wise
being in tune (with each other); being on the same wavelength; being leaked (of information, secrets, etc.); (passing through) without hindrance; unobstructed
dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
fundoshi; loincloth; traditional Japanese men's undergarment made from a length of cotton
image; figure; figure; form; image
absurdity; contradiction; incoherence; irrelevance
sense of humour (humor); funny bone
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
gloomy (of a person); dark; cheerless
entrance fee; participation cost
mixture; jumble; cord made by entwining threads of various colours
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
to torment; to harass; to tease