to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
index finger; forefinger; second toe
ptoo (i.e. spitting sound); ptew; ptooey
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
two (long cylindrical things)
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
right under; directly below
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily