Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
valley; ravine; cleavage (of breasts); part or place that has been left behind; blind spot
to lift (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to raise; to hoist; to manipulate (a price) upward; to (artificially) raise; to push up
ignoring; bypassing; doing something without consultation; going over someone's head
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
military service; combat experience
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
ace of batons (high-scoring card in mekuri karuta)
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
to open the door (to the world, women, etc.)
shadow figure; silhouette
obedience; submission; resignation
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
child's mind; child's heart; young mind
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
stepping back; drawing back
crazy deed; unbelievable deed; the height of madness; act of sheer madness
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then