to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
nausea; sickness in the stomach
internal organs; intestines; viscera
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
rest; break; recess; intermission
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
in use; occupied (e.g. toilet); engaged
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to take over; to hand over
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
to increase; to add to; to augment
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
stairs; stairway; staircase
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
street corner; road turn; bend in the road; turning point; watershed
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to meet somebody by chance; to happen upon
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving