to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to press a question; to cross-examine
performing arts; acrobatics
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
sickle and chain (weapon)
ninja house; ninja residence
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
calendar; calender (machine for flattening things)
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
costumed mascot character (oft. devised for PR purposes by local governments, government departments, etc.)
roar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughter; laughing hard (by a single person)
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
cake or snack served with tea
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to be at a loss for words
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop