to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
holding out one or both hands and arching one's body backward like a shrimp (in kabuki, represents being overwhelmed by someone's power)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
one revolution; one rotation
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
evil spirit (that can possess people)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to look around; to survey
in the meanwhile; during the time
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
reality; actuality; hard fact
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
all over (the place); throughout; everywhere; every inch; every part; from head to toe
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour