encouragement; cheering on
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
seeing the light; being awakened to the truth; having the scales fall from one's eyes
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
several types; several kinds; several species
coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
(TV) comedian; performer (esp. of a traditional art); entertainer; talented person; accomplished person
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to dunk
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
extract (of plants, meat, etc.); essence; concentrate; concentrated stock
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to dye; to colour; to color
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy