to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
whistle (sound made with the lips)
thunderous roar of laughter (from multiple people); loud burst of laughter; explosive laughter
protrusion; projection; hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; frontal thrust out (winning technique); pushing one's opponent out of the ring
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to be profitable; to yield a profit
married woman's secret lover; paramour; adultery (by a married woman)
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
Kintarō; hero boy of Japanese folklore, who befriended animals and had supernatural strength; Kintarō doll (usu. having a plump red face, carrying an axe, and wearing a red apron); diamond-shaped apron
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
prefectural; managed by an urban prefecture (Osaka or Kyoto)
girls' high school (pre-WWII)
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to follow another's example
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
bid for popularity; publicity stunt
to be itching to put one's skills to use
garden (esp. man-made); orchard; park; place; location
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
(another's) daughter; young lady
white stone; white (go pieces)
turnout (of people); start (e.g. race, campaign, term of office); constant forward movement; initial charge
favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape