sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
popular person; favorite; favourite
another kind; distinct species; variety
breach of manners; breach of etiquette
to approach the finale; to come to a close
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd
good humour (humor); good mood
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
failing to reach an agreement
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
insecticide; insect repellent
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
artificial feeding; accustoming wild animals to eating food given by humans
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
near; close; beside; third person
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
today and tomorrow; today or tomorrow; in a day or two; very soon
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
banknote; bill; note; paper money
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling