Nounshell; husk; hull; pod; chaff

Particlefrom; since; at · through (e.g. a window, door); via; by; from · because; as; since; so; therefore

Nountrunk; stem; stalk · shaft (of an arrow) · handle

Noun, Noun, used as a prefixChina (sometimes also used in ref. to Korea or other foreign countries)

Countercounter for spiciness of food (e.g. curry)

NounZen monk's waistcoat (short, informal kasaya) · ring (usu. made of ivory) attached to this waistcoat · netsuke; item attached to a netsuke

NounKarak (ancient Korean confederacy); Kaya

I-adjective (keiyoushi)spicy; hot · salty · harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); strict

Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Nounempty; vacant; hollow

Nounbody · torso; trunk · build; physique; frame; figure

Nounmustard

Nounkarate · being empty-handed; having nothing in one's hands

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verbto twine; to get tangled; to get entangled; to get caught (in) · to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to be a factor (in); to have an influence · to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with); to pester; to hassle

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'dry taste (e.g. sake, wine) · a liking for sake; one who likes sake · salty (taste)

Nounlinkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction

Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Adverb (fukushi)with a clatter · with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.) · bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather)

Nounbody build; figure

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verbto tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid; to joke; to banter; to pull someone's leg

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verbswing and a miss · (punching and) failing to make contact · (ending in) failure; fruitless effort; vain attempt

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verbto intertwine; to become entangled; to get tangled (together) · to become intertwined (of matters, interests, etc.); to become connected; to become linked

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Particle, Conjunctionnow that; since; so long as; because

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)just because; even if; even though

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Nounhottish; salty; somewhat hot; kind of salty; on the dry side · strict; harsh

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Nounflat or stone broke

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'parched; dried-up; bone-dry · empty; hollow · rattling; clattering

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Nounutterly lacking (in ability); hopeless; useless; poor

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Nounflat broke; stone broke; penniless

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)in good shape; strongly built; in good health; having a strong constitution

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)bad for one's health; harmful to one's health; damaging to one's health; unhealthy

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (yoi/ii class)good for the body; good for the health

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun or verb acting prenominally, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)(physically) disabled; handicapped

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Nounutterly lacking (in ability); hopeless; useless; poor

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)unable to stay healthy; ruining one's health; exceeding the limits of one's body

Nounramie (Boehmeria nivea var. nipononivea)

Nounslag

Nounmoney lent at daily interest

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'ruling pen

Nouncoarse dark-brown paper

Nounblack Japanese striped snake (Elaphe quadrivirgata); Japanese black ratsnake

Noundry wind

Nounempty bucket · karaoke

Noundrinker; person fond of alcohol (as opposed to sweets) · person fond of spicy food

Nounhot taste; sharp taste; pungent taste; salty taste

Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Nounall over the body; from head to foot; all over

Nounarabesque pattern · toothed medick (Medicago polymorpha)

NounChinese design; Chinese style · traditional architecture associated with Zen

Noundry cough; hacking cough · intentional cough (e.g. to get someone's attention)