to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to unfold; to unroll; to open
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
absentmindedness; peace of mind
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
very likely; very probable
letting (someone) die without helping
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
some people; a few people; several people
briskly; quickly; promptly
to bind; to file; to top with egg (e.g. donburi)
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy