the reverse; other side; lining
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
in deep black; in jet black
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
with a start; with a jump
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
to hurt; to smart; to sting
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal