after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
everyday life; daily life
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
going along voluntarily to be questioned by police
no!; no no!; no, not at all
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
that day; the very same day
beachfront park; park by the sea
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
projection; reflection; image; match; harmony
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
testimony; (verbal) evidence
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (in TV, social media, etc.)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little