gossip; corner of the mouth
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to crouch; to squat; to cower
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to run about trying to escape
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
(tip section of) chicken wing; second segment of chicken wing
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to read the situation; to sense the mood
speech and conduct; words and deeds
using one's arm for a pillow
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
one-by-one; separately; in detail
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
great hurry; great haste; rush
to run out of; to dry up; to be depleted; to hit the bottom; to bottom out
black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
illicit sexual relationship
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes