to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
(act of) drinking water; (water) drinking container; glass; peasant
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
foundation stone; cornerstone
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
hanger-on; follower; flunky; purse strapped round one's waist
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
value in doing something; feeling that something is worth doing; rewarding feeling; sense of satisfaction
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
part of the feet from the ankles to the tips of the toes
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
bathroom antechamber; dressing room; sink area; changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile
large store; large-scale store
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
capital; funds; seed money; asset
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
lump-sum payment; paying the entire sum in one transaction