to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); k-car; kei car
commuting to school; school commute
driver's license; driver's licence; driving licence
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
number of long thin objects (movies, TV programs, baseball games, etc.) (programmes)
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
to be lifted up; to be hung up; to twitch upwards; to turn upward; to slant upward
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
this for sure; certainly is
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
sense of guilty pleasure; feeling of naughtiness
to break up and start anew; to break out of one's shell; to make a fresh start; to go outside oneself