to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
to be affectionate towards; to show tenderness towards; to treat tenderly; to love
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
an issue being settled; a case being closed
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
(male) farmer; peasant; farmhand
very hungry; starving; bowing repeatedly; kowtowing; denting; buckling
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
(raised) footpath between rice fields; ridge between rice fields
riding fast; driving a horse fast
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
point where one has to accept one's fate; point where one has to give up; state of resignation; resigned state
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)