indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
deep affection; dear; beloved
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
scene; sight; scenario; setting
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to become lost (e.g. of dignity); to be sullied
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
three-cornered hat; tricorne
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to become experienced (after many years of practice)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
exceptionally effective; overwhelming effectiveness
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
the opposite sex; isomerism
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old