bedside; near one's pillow
to tear off; to strip; to rob
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
(not) so much; (not) that much
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
triangle; triangular shape
to strangle; to constrict
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.); breadth (e.g. of one's knowledge); scope (e.g. of one's work); range
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
ladle; tadpole; musical note
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
8th note; eighth note; quaver
sixteenth note; semiquaver
to maintain; to continue to have
not understanding; not knowing
directly; in person; firsthand
to place firmly; to hit very hard
to warm up to; to get interested in; to get excited by
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
black belt (judo, karate, etc.)
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
tune (melody, piece of music)