to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
dumbfounded; open-mouthed
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
two (long cylindrical things)
pat; tap; pop; crack; cutesy suffix applied to names
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
gleaming; shining; glistening
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
forging; tempering; drilling; training; disciplining
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)
to wind (of a road, river, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
biting; gnawing; in constant pain; irritated
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
honorific affix; honorific prefix
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
(formal) shirt; dress shirt; business shirt; button-up shirt
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to show; to bare (the teeth)
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
manly; masculine; like a man
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
socks; sock; stockings; stocking