abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
to stare back at; to look back at
another's parent; another's parents
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
about; concerning; related to; -ish
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
transcendence; excellence; superiority
miscellany (classification of Japanese poetry unrelated to the seasons or to love)
in one's own way or style
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
abusive language; foul language
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
street at night; making a night journey
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
signature phrase; signature saying
to squeeze out; to wring out
ingredient; component; composition
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to detain; to check; to restrain
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
mountain (or hill) behind a house, village, etc.; side of a mountain that gets little sunshine; envious; jealous