to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
grandfather; male senior-citizen
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
mallow (any plant of family Malvaceae); Asarum caulescens (species of wild ginger)
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
mistress; kept woman; concubine
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
clearing one's throat; cough
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to be violated; to be corrupted; to be polluted; to be stained
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
detour; circumvention; turning movement