reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to sweep away; to wash away; to dredge
expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
short pause; short interval
admiration; wonder; astonishment
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to jar; to creak; to grate
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
singing voice; (sound of) singing
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
every evening; every night
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
description; describing; depicting
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
coquettish voice (of a woman); seductive squeal; alluring cry
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
love; attachment; adoration
yearning; longing for; deep affection
self-esteem; feeling of self-approval
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
strength; power; proficiency; ability
the same kind; accomplice; partner