uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
to strip and leave clothes lying around
lost property; something dropped and left behind
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to rise; to erect; to get up
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
first departure (of the day); first train; first bus; departing one's home station (of a train, bus, etc.)
pile; pool; gathering spot; waiting place for a wrestler beside the ring; liquid runoff from miso preparation; tamari
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
poor physical health; bad shape
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
after the end (of something); post-
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to bail out (water); to scoop out
distinction; discrimination
bolt from the blue; great surprise
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
philandering; itch for women
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis