to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
degenerate; decadent; corrupt
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
personal affair; one's own affair
perverseness; perversity; perverse person; difficult person; contrary person
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
shintai; object of worship believed to contain the spirit of a deity, typically housed in a shrine
to shed light; to cast light
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
hidden treasure; treasured article
to push (something) against
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
anything and everything; just about everything
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to