to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
perfectly round; perfectly circular
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
confections; sweets; candy; cake
imagination; supposition; guess
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
hello; good day; good afternoon
to be surprised; to be astonished
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
woman; female; feminine gender
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
don't you think?; indicates question
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession