reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to ask a question; to ask questions
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
mixer (audio, concrete, etc.); blender (usu. countertop)
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
strained lees (e.g. sake, tofu); draff
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
tickling; tickle; joke; gag
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
to penetrate a body (e.g. with a spear or bullet); to breathe new life into; to provide a potential solution
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
shibori; tie-dye; aperture; aperture stop; contraction; squeezing
waterproofing; waterproof finish
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
grudge; complaint; reproach
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
contest decided by a single round (bout); contest decided by a single roll of dice; one-shot game (contest); make-or-break game
night watch; fire watchman
being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to); attached school; affiliated school