origin; appearance of auspicious omen
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
going crazy; losing one's temper; snapping; sound of a stretched string snapping
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
arbitrator; mediator; go-between
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
thick; dense; rich (as in taste or content); crowded
fourth day of the month; four days
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
calling out to someone with love or good will; phone call to a loved one; fervent request; heartfelt appeal
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
wheat gluten (usu. steamed or baked)
to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
member (esp. of a criminal organization); gang member; gangster; yakuza; crime syndicate member
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
admiration; wonder; astonishment
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
price; cost; value; worth; value
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity (unrivalled); one's monopoly