giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
to be worried; to be troubled
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
salted rice-bran paste for pickling
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
natto (fermented soybeans)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
related to; in relation to
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
when; how soon; how long until
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to work without sleep or rest
chair; stool; post; office; position
to leave as it is; to defer
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
coarse anko; coarse sweet red bean paste
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
catchphrase; promotional line; slogan
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
matcha; powdered green tea
to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing