to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
(unrefined) brown sugar; muscovado
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
hut; house; boarding house; school dormitory; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
considerably; greatly; a lot
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
a little bit; a little while
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
a little bit; a little while
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
billow; surge; large wave
to repeat; to be frequent
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
to disgrace oneself; to make a fool of oneself
ruler; monarch; sovereign