to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
decision; determination; resolution
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to give an impression; to make an impression
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
(right at the) side; just beside
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
left side; left-hand side
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to decide; to determine; to resolve; to break and overflow (e.g. levee); to collapse; to give way
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
posture; position; stance
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially