to lie down; to throw oneself down
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
workshop; studio; atelier
first meeting; first interview with
pure gold; solid gold; fine gold
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
clothing and accessories; attire
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
bank; banking institution
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out