squeezing something tightly; sound made by someone (or something) being squeezed; criticizing someone severely; sound made by someone being criticized; hug
to tighten; to press hard
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
and; thereupon; because of that
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
of course; certainly; naturally
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
doubt; distrust; suspicion (of)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
morning; forenoon; just before noon
small hill; low hill; hillock
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
helper; assistant; second
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
guard; sentinel; garrison