口

muzzle (of a gun)

to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath

west entrance; west exit

outlet (for water, gas, etc.)

market (for goods); outlet

outlet (for one's feelings, energy, etc.); vent

tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone

Derogatory

novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person

sweet flavour; sweet flavor; mildness

flattery

stupidity

east entrance; east exit

aperture

key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery

to boast; to brag; to exaggerate

to butt into a conversation (from someone uninvolved)

north entrance; north exit

south entrance; south exit

bank account

total population

escape hatch; escape door

nightfall; early evening

Word usually written using kana alone

sake cup

small deep porcelain bowl for serving food

Usu. のみくち

taste (of a liquid, esp. alcoholic beverages)

someone who enjoys alcohol

place one's lips touch on the rim of a cup

shape of one's mouth when drinking

Usu. のみぐち

tap; faucet; spigot

Yamaguchi Prefecture (Chūgoku area)

air vent

cut end; edge (of a page, etc.)

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

small amount; small quantity; small sum

beginning; clue

tiger's den; jaws of death; dangerous place

gag order; gag rule; gag law