stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
by myself; in person; by oneself
regulation; adjustment; control
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; eccentricity; person with unusual tastes; eccentric; oddball
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
to jar; to creak; to grate
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
returning home; going home; coming home; getting home
admission ticket; entrance ticket; platform ticket; ticket allowing a non-traveller access to a railway station platform
to jump up and down; to hop
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily