slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
(clenched) fist; knuckles
par; equivalence; face value; parity
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
look!; there!; here!; that is
to squint (one eye); to narrow
chance (of success); odds
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
proper; respectable; decent; honest
I can't die and leave things this way
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
high-status Shinto shrine with connection to imperial family; imperial Shinto shrine; Ise Grand Shrine
much less; to say nothing of
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
user guide; how to operate; operation procedures
telephone directory; telephone book; phone book
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
deep-seated grudge; hatred
fear; dread; fright; willies
when it comes to; concerning
to lie down; to throw oneself down
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
great fortune; good luck; rice cake stuffed with bean jam
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
convenient; expedient; makeshift
children's song; nursery rhyme
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment