to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
knit; knitted fabric; knitted garments; nit (unit of surface brightness equal to 1 candela per square meter)
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
in order; in turn; one by one
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
wrapping (something) in a bamboo mat; wrapping someone in a bamboo mat and throwing them into a river (unofficial Edo-period punishment)
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
first experience (of something); first sexual experience
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
hoe-shaped helmet crest; stag beetle
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
to walk away; to walk off
homecoming; returning home
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to arrange; to manage (to find time)
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
tattling; telling on (someone)
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
deep emotion; strong feelings
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
it is not (like that) either
famous product; widely known (local) specialty