to go upstream; to go up (a river); to go back (to the past or origin); to date back (to); to trace back (to)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
useless; worthless; half-man (esp. upper body); (arch.) half day (e.g. when working)
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to like; to love; to be fond of
curiosity-seeking; bizarre (crime, etc.); grotesque; abnormal
piling up high (food in a bowl); filling (a bowl); heaped bowl
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
interruption; suspension; break
unnatural phenomenon; strange happenings; haunting
to liken to; to compare to; to pattern after; to model after; to imitate
profound; deep; unfathomable; esoteric
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
guess; speculation; supposition
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
coquettish; teasing; mischievous; devilish
to smile (at); to grin (at)
advertising the excellence of one's wares; boasting; self-advertisement; statement of the virtues of a medicine; description of the virtues of a drug
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
expressing one's mind; speaking out
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
wild; rough; unrefined; unpolished; rugged; tough
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
sure; alright; fine; go ahead
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
to run up to; to rush over