to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to become clear; to be made public
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
even though things may appear this way
nesting hole; burrow; den
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
compression; condensing; shortening; compression (of data)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
foxes and tanuki; sly fellow; deceiver
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
maker; manufacturer; producer; producer (of a film, play, etc.)
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
program (e.g. TV); programme
interview (on television, in a newspaper, etc.)
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard