to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
(one's) handling of the reins; how well one controls things
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
misogyny; woman-hater; misogynist
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to forget to say; to forget to mention
influencing (a person) for good
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
looking at again; watching again; discovering again; seeing again
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
second day of the month; two days
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
trailer towed by bicycle, etc.
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence