to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
two times; twice; two degrees
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
to pitch (e.g. a boat); to force out an opponent
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to make a self-satisfied face; to look smug
scrap of cloth; odds and ends
to stumble (over); to trip; to fail; to suffer a setback
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
finally; in the end; on top of all that
inside (a refrigerator, warehouse, etc.)
stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)
maiko; apprentice geisha; dancing girl
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
older sister; elder sister
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
to perceive; to understand
quarrel; trouble; dispute
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
(not) even once; (not) ever
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
poor thing!; pour soul!; what a pity!
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)