to connect; to link together
tug of war
tsunami; tidal wave
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism
usual state of things
always; constantly
horn; antler
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to become worse
saliva; spit; spittle
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
wing
swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin
grain; bead; drop
to smash; to crush; to flatten
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to be crushed; to be squashed; to be smashed; to be destroyed; to be broken; to collapse
tsubo; traditional unit of land area, approx. 3.3 square meters
pot; jar; vase
(flower) bud
wife
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to trip (over); to stumble
knob; handle; button
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up (with chopsticks, tweezers, etc.)
toothpick
to clog; to block; to choke up; to jam; to obstruct
dull; uninteresting; boring; tedious
that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be full (e.g. of a schedule)
crime; sin; wrongdoing; indiscretion
pile; accumulation
to pile up; to accumulate
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
saving; savings; accumulation; putting aside; reserving
reserve (fund); deposit
to pick; to pluck
to pile up; to stack
to become fine (of fabric)
to spin; to make yarn
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
nail clippers
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; freezing
to stuff into; to jam; to cram; to pack; to fill; to plug; to stop up
to pile up; to accumulate
gloss; luster; lustre; shine; sheen; polish
all-night vigil over a body; wake
glossy; bright; slick
(East Asian) rainy season (in Japan, usu. from early June to mid-July)
dew
end of the rainy season
entering the rainy season; beginning of the rainy season
strong; potent; competent; domineering; tough
confident; assured; self-assured; firm; strong; cocksure
strength; power
to get strong; to gain strength
forte; strong point
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
face; mug