to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
pigment; paint; colour; color
the reverse; other side; lining
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
water vein; underground stream of water; waterway
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to push (a thing) out; to jut out (can have a negative nuance); to protrude; to rise out the trap door (on stage)
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
waterway; channel; wake (of a ship)
going downstream (in a boat)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
opposite bank; farther shore
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
looking on; remaining a spectator
left side; left-hand side
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
quantity or volume of water
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether