to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
hand net; dip net; scoop net
a little bit; a little while
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
eldest sister; oldest sister
life; living; I; me; student
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
stir-fry of pork liver and garlic chives
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
Tsu (city in Mie); harbour; harbor; ferry
unless one ...; if one does not ...
gaiters; leggings; puttees
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
big frame; large figure; huge body
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
major cleanup; spring cleaning
group; party; team; squad; section
(feather) duster; dusting
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set