to underrate; to make light of
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
contrary to one's expectations
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
avalanche; snowslide; avalanche; avalanche jōseki
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
partly open; in half bloom
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
range; stove; cooker; microwave oven
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to fall off; to tumble down
cabinet; housing (for equipment)
slow; gradual; steady; calm; composed; relaxed
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
greeting the New Year (on New Year's Eve); welcoming the New Year
sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
NHK; Japan Broadcasting Corporation
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
guarantee of safety; ensuring safety