to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
many; much; plenty; hardly
koicha; exceptionally dark, opaque matcha
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
such ... as; or some such
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
yellowish; cream-coloured; cream-colored
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
as (for); for; in the capacity of
great difference; big difference; wide margin
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
depiction; description; portrayal
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
(wandering) minstrel; troubadour
great joy; delight; jubilation
both hands; both arms; ten
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
(scrutinizing) carefully; (examining) thoroughly; (looking at) closely
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
lily (Lilium spp.); yuri; genre of comics and novels about female homosexuality
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
gold; gold coin; gold colour (color)
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order