Nounrush mat; matting; mat

V1 S, Transitive verbto give; to let (one) have · to give · to do for one; to take the trouble to do

Nounbitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows

Adverb (fukushi)sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly · repeatedly; over and over; again and again

NounWu (region in China, south of the lower Yangtze) · Wu (kingdom in China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era; 902-937 CE); Southern Wu · Wu (kingdom in China during the Three Kingdoms era; 222-280 CE); Eastern Wu; Sun Wu

NounWu and Yue (two rival states in ancient China)

Noungo-on; Wu reading; on reading of a kanji based on 5th and 6th century Chinese

Noungosu porcelain · asbolite; zaffer

NounHenon bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis)

Nounmottled spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens); dusky rabbitfish; sandy spinefoot

Noungo; soy beans soaked and mashed to a creamy paste (ingredient of tofu and soy milk)

V2r S, Transitive verbto give; to let one have; to do for one

NounWu Chinese (language); Shanghainese

Nounwater buffalo

Noungojiru; miso soup with ground soybeans

Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Adverb (fukushi)in various ways

Noundonor; one who does something for you

Nounkimono fabrics shop; draper

Noundry-goods dealer

Nounkimono fabrics shop; draper's shop

Nounpiece; dry-goods; piece goods

Nounfabric shaku (approx. 36.4 cm)

Nounfennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

NounTetradium ruticarpum (species of deciduous trees)

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)please do (for me)

NounKure University

Nounappearance; outward show

Auxiliary verb, Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto receive from another

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), V1 Sto stare at; to glare at

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' endingto give; to do (something) for

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), V1 Sto whip; to lash; to give the rod · to spur on; to encourage

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Nounperson who has made no progress; someone who remains as ignorant as before

Adverb (fukushi)in various ways

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), V1 Sto take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for; to pay for; to foot the bill

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'gu' endingto be overanxious; to worry needlessly

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)to no longer be the same old person; to have made remarkable progress; to have improved significantly (through study)