to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
to make short work of; to eat up quickly
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
serious; severe; grave; acute
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; (arch.) to enjoy the beauty of; (arch.) to appreciate; (arch.) to admire
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to put one's hand on; to touch
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
patting; stroking; caressing
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
general idea; concept; notion
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
something to wear; clothes
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)