key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to gain weight; to put on weight
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
weft; woof (crosswise threads on a loom)
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
modesty; humility; being humble
rather than; more ... than ...
self-torturing; masochistic
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
very interesting; of great interest
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
mat; canvas (in boxing or wrestling)
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
one part; one portion; one section
as you see; as you can see
quadrilateral; quadrangle; tetragon
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
admiration; wonder; astonishment
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)