pile; pool; gathering spot; waiting place for a wrestler beside the ring; liquid runoff from miso preparation; tamari
worldly desires; evil passions; appetites of the flesh; klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
explosion; rupture; break off
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
until now; so far; up to the present
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
ups and downs; up-and-down
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
to finish reading; to read through
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to refuse; to decline; to deny
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
staff member; employee; worker; personnel