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 get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to half-rise to one's feet
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
fragile article; breakables; broken article
inspection; examination; survey
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
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 hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to cause to swell; to inflame
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to press a question; to cross-examine
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to taste; to try (food or drink)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
fresh; (liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth