aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
big leakage; uncontained leak
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; to sugarcoat; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to stain one's honour (of a man); to hurt one's reputation; to bring shame upon oneself; to become less of a man
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
having no effect; waste of effort
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
a short while ago; just now; already; for a long time
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
entertainment; amusement; fun
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
distant place; faraway location; far away
scope; valid range; effective range (e.g. in broadcasting); coverage
as far as the eye can see
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
seeing (with the naked eye); observation; visual inspection
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to run up to; to rush over
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
concentration; density; cardinality