scorching; scorch; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot); crispy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
that's the way it is; such is life
special; particular; peculiar; unique
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
3rd day of the month; three days
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
very likely; very probable
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to discard (numbers after a certain decimal place); to drop; to cut (someone) down
to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
certainly; surely; definitely
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
protective instinct; defensive instinct
forcefulness of speech; influential voice
conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch
(arch.) offering (to the gods, emperor, etc.); gift; sacrifice
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)