modern person; people of today
depiction; description; portrayal
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
un-; non-; negative prefix
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to thrust away; to send flying
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
idiot; fool; idiocy; stupidity
to shout (in anger); to yell
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
Pacific needlefish (Strongylura anastomella)
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
(right at the) side; just beside
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
namahage; folklore demon of the Oga Peninsula (people dress up as them on New Year's Eve to admonish children)
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
warp (fictional faster-than-light spacecraft propulsion)
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
to sing (chant, speak) with a melody or rhythm; to set to music (verse, lyrics, etc.)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
professional; person good at a particular job; person who does their job without mistakes
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love