to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
mediocrity; the masses; ordinary run of men
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
survival; survivor; relic
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to leave home; to leave one's parental roof; to leave the nest; to go out on one's own
recuperation; medical treatment
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time