muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
singing of insects (esp. in autumn); sound of insects
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
sweet (flavour); sweet (of alcohol); sweet (e.g. melody); pleasant (e.g. atmosphere); suite (of rooms); suite
broth left over after boiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc.; stock
poisoning; kill by poison
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
union; joining; conjugation
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to peel off; to come off; to be taken off
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
rambunctious kid; wild kid; hooligan; rowdy; roughneck
with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh; suddenly blushing; in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly
ecstatic; ecstatically; splitting headache
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
potato chips; potato crisps
to peel; to skin; to pare
verbalizing; putting into words
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
to become completely chilled
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put a person to sleep
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
Natsume Souseki (1867-1916)
to translate; to interpret
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
hiding one's embarrassment
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious