to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
by means of; due to; because of; according to
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
being the runner-up; finishing second
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
tacit; unspoken; implicit
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
I see; that's right; indeed
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
naivete; simplicity; innocence
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
proposal; proposition; suggestion
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter