to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
slow motion (video); moving slowly; moving leisurely
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to apologize; to apologise
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen
carefree; free from worry
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
distinction; differentiation; classification
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
identifiable; personalized
hook (fishing, golf, boxing, etc.)
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
income; receipts; revenue
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble