I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
not yet known; unknown; strange
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
smallish; on the small side
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
skill; dexterity; proficiency
grasp; catch; understanding
to be needed; to be wanted
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
predation; eating prey; preying upon
scene; sight; scenario; setting
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to jeer (at); to hoot; to boo; to catcall; to heckle
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)