amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
struggle (for); scramble; contest
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
action committee; executive committee
sen (hundredth of a yen); coin made of non-precious materials; one-thousandth of a kan (as a unit of currency); (arch.) one-thousandth of a kan (as a unit of mass)
ratio; proportion; percentage
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
betting ticket; betting slip
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to lean against; to set against
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to complain; to make a complaint
production (e.g. play); direction
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers