fast approach; quick intimacy
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
shout of victory; cry of triumph
to fight each other; to clash
to become senile; to show signs of decline; to lose one's edge; to lose one's touch; to lose one's astuteness
sound judgment; sane decision; act performed with a clear mind
negation; denial; negative
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
microminiature; ultraminiature; ultra-small
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
self-; from (a time or place)
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); minor battle; squabble; (petty) quarrel; argument
unexpectedly; surprisingly
tumultuous (with everyone voicing their opinions simultaneously); uproarious
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
eye of a typhoon; eye of a tropical cyclone; person (or thing) at the center of a turbulent situation (who triggers change or movement)
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (stopping) suddenly (of communications, a practice, etc.); abruptly; completely
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
tower; tall building; turret; lookout; (arch.) brothel
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
show; performance; show; exhibition; TV show
eternal; everlasting; perpetual; immemorial
suffixed to words indicating a class of people to create a plural (esp. in impolite contexts)
roaming; loitering; wandering; to be able to loiter; to be able to roam
twentieth century; Nijisseiki pear (variety of nashi); Nijusseiki pear
construction; establishment
saltpan; field for drying salt
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
comeback; recovery; restoration; rally