to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to face the wrong way; to go in the wrong direction
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
not worth considering; out of the question
already; now; no longer; not any more
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
offender; criminal; culprit
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
to be burned out (of one's home)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
reinforced concrete; remote control
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
mission; delegation; transmission
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
patrolling (esp. using ships or aircraft)
Air Self-Defense Force; ASDF
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
start button (e.g. in Windows)
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly