diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways; barrel roll
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
to be too numerous; to be too much
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
firm promise; definite promise
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
versatility; multiplicity of use
to increase; to add to; to augment
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance