to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
gradually; slowly but steadily
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
showing or announcing a program's name (e.g. television, theater)
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
color scheme; colour scheme
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
sending; forwarding; shipping
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
cannot be compared with; no match for
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
to take hold of; to possess; to haunt
feigned tears; crocodile tears
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
low kick (e.g. in fighting)
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress