to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
diesel oil; gas oil; light oil
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to watch steadily; to stare
apologies for the crude food
second guest of honour (at a tea ceremony); second guest of honor
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
taste (of a liquid, esp. alcoholic beverages); someone who enjoys alcohol; place one's lips touch on the rim of a cup; shape of one's mouth when drinking; tap; faucet
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to fall down (e.g. off a chair); to slip down (e.g. one's eyeglasses); to make a fool of oneself; to whoop it up; to be on the spree
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
clearing one's throat; cough
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
formal; orthodox; in earnest