to slap; to strike; to spank
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to dye; to colour; to color
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
wood (for building); lumber; timber
strap (for carrying something); strap (on a dress, bra, etc.)
dispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticks; chopsticks (hand game)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
thing that brings good or bad luck; popular belief; superstition; jinx
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
gods and Buddha; Shinto and Buddhism
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
(not) even once; (not) ever
folklore studies; folkloristics
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
commuting to school; school commute
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
strategy meeting; council of war
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
advocate; disputant; debater; (present) writer; author
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
different opinion; objection
queer fellow; odd fellow; eccentric person; crank; oddball; freak
going through; going via; going by way of
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
stinging (pain); smarting; tingling
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
what do you want?; can I help you?
don't worry about it; forget about it
to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing