to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
dispersing; breaking up; running away
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
small restaurant; eating house
letter; missive; note; mail
house hunting; searching an entire house; searching a house thoroughly
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
without permission; without notice
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
regiment of military policemen
one way or the other; either way
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
when it becomes; when it comes to
contest; comparison; competition
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl
agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period); mediator; go-between; flattery; flatterer
agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period); mediator; flattery; flatterer; Keian era (1648.2.15-1652.9.18)
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
mole cricket (esp. the Oriental mole cricket, Gryllotalpa orientalis)
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
confectionery shop; candy store; sweet shop
one plot (of land); one block (i.e. one city block); one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
cheap drinking spot (pub, tavern, etc.)