to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
suited figure; person in a suit
worst; worst-case (scenario)
perception; sensing; noticing
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
going around; patrol; round; tour
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to refuse; to decline; to deny
correction (of fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to tighten; to press hard
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
mysterious power of words to alter reality
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise