to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
index finger; forefinger; second toe
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
inside; interior; inner part
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
arabesque pattern; toothed medick (Medicago polymorpha)
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
to shade an account; to add something extra
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
good humour (humor); good mood
regulation; adjustment; control
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
joint together; opposite; facing