origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to fix (e.g. to a wall); to secure; to install; to plant
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
gem; jewel; precious stone
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
tension; mental strain; nervousness
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
to speak; to say; to vocalize
silence (not speaking); muteness
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
mysterious presence; mysterious atmosphere; aura of mystery
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
together with; same; both; all; including ...
gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)