to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
to be squashed by; to be pinned under
electricity; (electric) light
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
salted cod roe flavored with red pepper
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
taste; palate; sense of taste
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
honour; honor; glory; privilege
nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.
to refer to; to use as reference
better safe than sorry; one should err on the side of caution
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
blue (colour, color); sad; down (in the dumps)
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength