escaping from prison; jailbreak
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly
to figure out; to get an idea
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
Urashima Tarō; (a) Rip van Winkle; fairy-tale fisherman who, after visiting the underwater Palace of the Dragon King, returns centuries later
position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point; crux
self-help efforts; independent efforts; self-supporting endeavor
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position
common reed (Phragmites australis)
the way one works; one's working manner
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
not in one's right mind; insane
distributing; dealing out; apportionment
superheating; overheating
popular person; favorite; favourite
to keep (a person) waiting
No Longer Human (1948 novel by Osamu Dazai)
exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed
armed might; military power; the sword; force
military authorities; army circles
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing