to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to jump at; to be attracted by
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
three sides; small offering stand
to show up; to appear; to turn up
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
subordinate part; menial service; subordinate; utility man
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
knowing; (an) acquaintance
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
to put on airs; to assume importance
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
sea of trees; broad expanse of dense woodland; abundant leafage
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
like this; in this way; as you see
mountain recess; deep in the mountains