chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
moaning; muttering; complaining
cooperation; collaboration
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
younger princess; Oto Hime; Princess of the Dragon Palace (from the story of Urashima Tarō)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
scene; view; prospect; outlook
depiction; description; portrayal
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
face; looks; vestiges; trace
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
besides; moreover; in addition
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
whispering into a person's ear
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
silently (as the grave); quietly (as in death)
setting off (on a trip); departure
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to be stiff; to be starchy
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
desperation; despair; self-abandonment