dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to lick (all) up; to lick all over; to lick clean; to engulf (in flames); to consume (of fire); to sweep through
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
becoming (like) an old man (in one's manner); turning into an old geezer
villainous; rascally; knavish; (arch.) independent; (arch.) self-reliant
language family; family of languages
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
animal; beastly; carnal; sensual; brute
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
to ask a high price; to overcharge
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
chikuwa; tube-shaped fish paste cake
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
jet; spray; injection; jet propulsion
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
exposed skin between top of knee-high socks and hemline of skirt
crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
makikomi (judo throw); vehicle accident involving a turn (e.g. when a car turns and hits a bicycle that was going straight); left-turn accident; right-turn accident
end; close; finish; termination
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
pilgrimage; walking tour; travelling (on foot)
to become clear; to be made public
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
being somewhat excited (agitated)
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
getting on and off (a vehicle); boarding and alighting