pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
soaked; drenched; sopping; splashing; sloshing
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to manage something successfully; to be successful
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
one who knows little often repeats it
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
rather; sooner; preferably
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to collect; to assemble; to gather
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe