to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
just friends; no romantic interest; (lit.) no pulse
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
mediocrity; the masses; ordinary run of men
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
topless; monokini (topless swimsuit)
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
stuffing oneself with food; eating enough to go without food for some time
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
to tower over the surroundings
distributing board (panel); switchboard
how; in what way; I wonder
female university student; female college student
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
asking for the moon; pining for what one doesn't have; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence; asking for too much; asking for the impossible
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to redraw (a line); to catch (a cold) again; to consult (a reference) again
nippers; diagonal pliers; wire cutters
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
diploma; licence; license
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
depending on; dependent on
double-sword fencing; two-sword fencer; being skilled in two fields; (an) expert in two fields; liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
leap up from the initial charge in order to surprise the opponent; (Minamoto Yoshitsune's legendary) eight ship leap
sound of bubbles (or other small objects) being popped; lumpy sensation (e.g. of food); little bits; small grains
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
all over Japan; throughout Japan