useless; vain; aimless; idle
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
listening device; bug; wiretap
detector; detecting machine; detecting device
with a clink; with a tap; with a click; instantly (fall asleep)
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
snake; serpent; large snake
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
impact of publicity or propaganda
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
(not) even once; (not) ever
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off