to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
one line; (a) single line; boundary; line (between things); forefront; front line
lifting a girl's skirt; flipping up a skirt
brief glimpse of a woman's underwear
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
pan; pot; transgender man (female-to-male); butch lesbian; (arch.) maidservant; (arch.) housemaid
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
chopping board; cutting board; flat chest; tiny breasts
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
to ration out and survive on (some food); to eke out a living
hey; hello; wow; oh; oomph; heave-ho
to set someone to work in an arrogant fashion; to push someone around; to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
ouch!; hot, hot, hot!; something hot; fire
dispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticks; chopsticks (hand game)
Buddhist priest; monk; son (of others)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
soba noodles eaten at night on New Year's Eve