to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
connection; linking; joining; coupling; attaching; junction
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
to have meaning; to be meaningful
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
air hole; windhole; air vent; deep cave from which cold wind blows
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
muddy water; red-light district
with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
problematic statement; controversial remark
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
to be contrary to one's expectations
to make someone lose face; to embarrass someone; to make someone look foolish
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
a handful (of); small amount (of); small number (of); trouncing; crushing
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
immediately; at once; instantly
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
act of terror; act of terrorism
to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
the last moment; the very end