poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
for use by adults; for adults
paste (food, adhesive, etc.); paste
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
combined unit; two-in-one unit; many-in-one unit; integrated model
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to rank with; to rank among
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
to shave off; to scrape off
magnum (cartridge, gun); magnum (1.5-litre wine bottle)
triple time; triple meter; triple metre; three important requisites
automatic exposure; account executive
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
cool and cute; cool in a cute way; cute in a cool way
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
jump; plunge; dive; appearing without an appointment; bursting in; arriving unannounced
to stop (plug) one's ears
namahage; folklore demon of the Oga Peninsula (people dress up as them on New Year's Eve to admonish children)
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive