in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
pond snail (Viviparidae spp.)
spiny lobster (esp. Japanese spiny lobster, Panulirus japonicus)
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
heat; heating up; becoming more exciting
dustbin of history; ash heap of history; obscurity; long-forgotten memory
four characters; four letters
boundary; (nuclear) criticality; critical (mass, pressure, temperature, state, point, etc.)
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
hand; handball (soccer foul)
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
to get scarce; to run short
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
blinding someone's eyes (to make an escape); smoke screen; distraction; magic (trick); sleight of hand
putting someone in hospital; inflicting injury such that medical care is required
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
whipping; beating with a whip; whiplash
ishidaki; form of Edo-period torture in which the victim kneels on triangular wedges and stone slabs are placed on their lap
wearing thick clothes; dressing warmly
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to reign supreme; to assume the leadership (hegemony); to dominate
one's home country; one's homeland
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
(necessary) personnel; required person
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
neurosis; nervous breakdown; mental problem; identity crisis; obsession
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
summertime; summer season
chilly feeling after a bath
not within proper limits; excessive; unmerited; special
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)