unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
considerably; fairly; quite
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
since when; from when; how long
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to half-rise to one's feet
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
fragile article; breakables; broken article
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
inspection; examination; survey
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to be surprised; to be astonished
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
failure; mistake; blunder
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
again; once more; a second time
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command