to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
phimosiectomy; circumcision (for phimosis)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
time; meter; beat; the moment (of doing); the instant
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
succession; continuation; series; sequence
to entrust (a person) with power of attorney (to do something for one)
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
dampness; humidity; moisture
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
glistening; shiny; sleek; slippery
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
skewered rice dumplings in a sweet soy glaze
basking in the sun; sunbathing
feeling ashamed; feeling of one's inferiority
strong reaction (against); (transplant) rejection
male-female relationships; relations between the sexes; sexual relations
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
tamaya! (word shouted when viewing fireworks)
quick work; (clever) feat
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink