just because; even if; even though
to mix; to stir; to blend
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
indeed; really; truly; very much
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
still (continuing); as ever; further
word not allowed to be broadcast (on TV or radio); word prohibited on TV and radio; unbroadcastable word
occurring in succession; doing in succession; firing in rapid succession; volley of shots; volley (of questions, abuse, etc.); stream
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
video (esp. a televised image); videotape; VHS tape; videocassette recorder; VCR; video (short film)
indie (artist, film, record label, etc.); independent production; independent company; independent publisher
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
pink; erotic; blue; pornographic
because of; owing to; due to
pink (colour, color); peach
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
completion; perfection; accomplishment
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
failure; mistake; blunder
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)