to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to invite in; to show someone in
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to be widely known; to be famous
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to knock down; to slap down; to floor
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
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
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
badger; Eurasian badger (Meles meles); defensive opening for shogi
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
everywhere; all over; throughout
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
maintenance; preservation; improvement
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of