switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
purging (data); purge (esp. of public officials)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
outside world; physical world
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
though; notwithstanding; although
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
mountain recess; deep in the mountains
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
pupil; disciple; follower
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
having difficulty falling asleep; unable to get to sleep
news; word; tidings; omen
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
companion; partner; spouse
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)