to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to produce
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
true character; real nature
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
to push up; to thrust up; to put pressure on (one's superiors); to pressure; to well up (of an emotion); to surge up
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
import; importation; introduction; afferent
customs (duties); duty; tariff
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known