quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
spots; speckles; mottles; speckled; spotted
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
adult dog; fully-grown dog; mature dog
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
protuberance; bulge; protrusion; rise; uplift; upheaval
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
beyond that point; after that
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
to cave in; to become depressed; to sink
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to be erected; to be built
bungalow; one-story house
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
to put (something) back in its place; to replace; to reposition; to move (to another place)
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
instability; insecurity; crankiness
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish); meat at the base of a fin
to face on; to look out on to
shoji (paper sliding door)
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
featureless (face); expressionless; flat; flat (terrain); smooth
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
in case of; at that time; at this time
front; frontage; facade; main
light; easy; non-serious; minor
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)