to loaf (particularly on the job); to idle one's time away; to dawdle
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
caller; visitor; company; guest
correction; revision; amendment
southern part; the south (of a region)
accent (of one's speech); dialect; provincialism; corrupted form (e.g. of word); mispronunciation
counter seat; seat at the counter
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
these guys; these fellows
proper; respectable; decent; honest
occupation; calling; livelihood
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
vulgar; mean; base; coarse; crude
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice