koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
(small) stone; rock; pebble
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
but; however; provided that
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
stingy; cheap; very frugal
unanimity; unanimous consent; unanimous agreement
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
playfulness; mischivousness; naughtiness
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
to gather; to collect; to assemble
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
back row; last row; rearmost row
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
river fish; freshwater fish
to be caught (of a wild animal or fish); to be captured; to be able to catch; to be able to win (a title, prize, etc.)
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement