to sleep like a log; to sleep like a baby
another's eyes; other people's eyes; casual observer
kurin; nine vertically stacked rings on a pagoda finial
having one's penis fully exposed (i.e. wearing no trousers or underwear)
boxer briefs; tight boxers
somewhat below; slightly below
to arch; to be curved; to become bow-shaped; to bend backward
hazing; gruelling training; waistband; woman's undergirdle
to be splendidly handsome
studio apartment; studio flat
welcome rain; merciful rain; blessed rain; rain after a long dry period
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
to compete with; to vie for
living with one's parents; living at home
(fish) biting at every cast
sounding continuously (phone, alarm, etc.)
endurance; perseverance; patience
with a snap; with a click (beep); shortly; briefly; small
to strip; to peel; to tear off
most difficult; next to impossible
on the way home from work; returning from work
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
momentous (crucial) decision
electric appliance store; electrician
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
sizzling (of cooking meat, fish, etc.); frizzling
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
during a telephone call; busy line
having one's choice; (ability to) pick and choose
great inconvenience; great deal of trouble; big nuisance; royal pain in the behind