rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
sound of a camera shutter; sound of water splashing
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
desk chair; office chair; computer chair
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to laugh away; to laugh off
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
brown rat (Rattus norvegicus); common rat; dark grey (colour, color); dark gray; secret evil-doer
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to peel off and fall; to flake away
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
secret; private; surreptitious
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
to get distracted; to jump off the track
lately; recently; nowadays
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
two classes; double; two sets
tug of war (orig. a form of divination to predict whether the year will be favourable or unfavourable); forward puller (of a rickshaw)
right in the center (centre)
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced