to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to bump heads; to bump into each other; to collide head-on; to meet by chance; to encounter; to run into
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
match; game; bout; contest
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
Makihara Hiromi (1963.8.11-)
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
just a minute; small quantity
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
exchange of blows; long rally
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
fair and delicate features (of a man)
thin man with well-defined musculature
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
life plan; plan for one's life; planning one's life
safety zone; traffic island
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently