defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
(in) the air; midair; sky
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
one-two punch; one-two (soccer pass); wall pass; one-two finish; competitors from the same country or team finishing first and second; one ball two strikes
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to send flying with a kick
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
both hands; both arms; ten
to order; to command; to appoint
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
audiovisual; adult video; porn video; pornographic video
Inari (god of harvests, wealth, fertility, etc.); Inari shrine; inarizushi (sushi wrapped in fried tofu); scrotum; testicle sack
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
feeling of calmness and relaxation
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
contemporary writing; modern text; modern Japanese writing; modern Japanese (as a school subject); literature written since the Meiji period
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
mwahahaha (evil laughter); coo coo; cooing; stifled laughter; suppressed laughter; sound of snagging
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
public toilet; public restroom
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
fully satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); happy; cleared of doubt
oden; dish of various ingredients, e.g. egg, daikon, potato, chikuwa, konnyaku stewed in soy-flavored dashi
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)