to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
vein (of ore); reef; streak; lode
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person
kitchen door; back door; service door; host's entrance to a tea-ceremony room
perfect; just right; ideal
to remove; to move out of the way
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
well-known; noted; celebrated
bow (weapon); bow; bowknot; bow tie
couple who are more than friends, but not in an intimate relationship
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
to call a person's attention (to)
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
(religious) precept; discipline; commandment; mitzvah
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
problematical statement; controversial statement