does not; can not; will not
to multiply; to crossbreed; to cross-breed; to mix (e.g. paint colours)
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
unable to speak; inarticulate; mute; speechless; tongue-tied
charm; incantation; spell; magic formula
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
bungler; greenhorn; low quality (of crops, fruits, etc.); poor produce; wasp larva (esp. of yellowjacket species Vespula flaviceps; used as food); bee larva
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
warfare in which soldiers fling themselves at the enemy; hand-to hand combat
weak point; unskillfulness
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
way of taking (e.g. photographs); manner of taking; how to take
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
no hint (e.g. quiz questions where no clues are given)
(strict) observance of the Buddhist precept of lifelong celibacy
society; company; the public; the world
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
magnum (cartridge, gun); magnum (1.5-litre wine bottle)
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
pleasant memory to take to the afterlife; good memory; something that makes one feel one can die in peace
order; command; directions; instructions
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
finish; finishing; finishing touches
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
to rebury; to refill; to backfill
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
emotional strength; force of will
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
being already (well) aware