to stiffen; to become stiff
to apologize; to apologise
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; (railway) truck; bogie; flatcar
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
surrounding at a distance
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to compare (e.g. notes); to exchange (e.g. views, opinions)
dirty work; unpleasant task
sinner; evildoer; wrongdoer
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura