to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
to hurt; to smart; to sting
on countless occasions; many a time
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage
minute adjustment; fine tuning
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to redeem (from sin); to save
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
remote countryside; boondocks; the sticks
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
bush clover; Japanese clover (any flowering plant of genus Lespedeza); dark red exterior with blue interior (color combination worn in autumn); Hagi (city in Yamaguchi)
study; research; investigation
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
exotic non-Japanese wood (rosewood, ebony, blackwood, etc.); imported wood
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
though; notwithstanding; although
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
lost point (in a game); point given away; run charged to the pitcher; blunder; mistake
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
black kite (Milvus migrans)
(under) municipal management (transport, housing, etc.); city facility management
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
several weeks; a few weeks
stimulating; exciting; provocative
near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than