namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
without leaving any trace
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
number of revolutions (i.e. as an engine speed); number of rotations; speed of revolution; speed of rotation
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
to get narrower; to contract
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to scuttle off; to take flight
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to approach; to draw near
(right at the) side; just beside
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
to affect; to impact; to influence
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)