to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
play-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping
position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point; crux
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
service (of a prostitute)
top of the head; crown of the head
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
with a start; with a jump
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
yearned for; longed for; missed
weakening; emaciation; decline
detestable; disagreeable; disgusting; odious; unpleasant; repugnant
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
chattering; prattling; gooey; messy (from mud, ink, etc.); slushy (e.g. snow)
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
grains; lumps; drops; grainy; bumpy; coarse
inseparable; indivisible; undetachable
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny; brightly; clearly
to look displeased; (lit.) to flare one's nostrils
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
broth; soup (esp. miso soup)
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
testicle; testicles; testes
a push; another effort; one more effort