Canis Major (constellation); the Greater Dog
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
single sound; monosyllable; phone; monotone (harmonica, etc.)
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
sea cucumber (Holothuroidea spp.)
singing or chanting in unison
humiliation; shame; loss of face
every day and every night
love ban; talent agency rule forbidding clients from getting involved in romantic relationships
dishonor during one's life; shame experienced during one's life
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
to disgrace oneself; to make a fool of oneself
prohibition of use (of); ban on using (something)
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
poo; poop; doo-doo; caca; whoopsie
picking up trash; collecting garbage
one chance; only opportunity; maybe; perhaps; one-night stand
illicit sexual relationship
big leakage; uncontained leak
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
interval; step; pitch; key
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
being upright and cleanhanded
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
to be moved by affection; to be moved by kindness; to be touched
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth