free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
to place one's arm around each other's shoulders; to join shoulders
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
son of a bitch; piece of shit
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
additional order; adding to an existing order
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to let loose (e.g. a fart); to utter (e.g. a lie); to do
supporting; shoring up; promotion; propping-up; jacking-up; manipulation
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
hard struggle; strenuous effort
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to grant someone's request
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
unusual space; other dimension
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge; face-off
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
degree of attention; profile
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
when it comes to; concerning
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
civilian in military employ
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to be flexible; to be accommodating
straight-laced person; stubborn person
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion