reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery or detective genre
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
narrow margin; slim margin
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
(playground) slide; (ship) launching platform; sliding bed
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
end (e.g. of report, document, paragraph, etc.)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
muttering voice; murmuring voice
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
future; possible; potential; prospective
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to slide down; to slip down
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
treating someone like a child
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to show one's affection; to express one's love
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all