to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to be choked; to be stifled; to be smothered
bank; weir; embankment; levee
old woman; joker (in old maid)
coming alongside a pier, quay, etc.; reaching land (of a boat)
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
to hide; to conceal oneself
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
fort; stronghold; fortification
very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
small gate; side gate; wicket gate; side door
gap (in a mountain ridge)
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
seeing (with the naked eye); observation; visual inspection
absence; disregard; indifference
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
slowly and quietly; stealthily
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
invisibly; secretly; privately
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
decorating (a Buddhist statue or temple); adorning
to come to nothing; to go down the drain; to go up in smoke
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; weed; cannabis
slowly and quietly; smoothly
to find; to discover; to come across; to spot
good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful