to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
carnivorous female; predatory woman; aggressive woman who takes the initiative in relationships with men
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
corridor; hallway; passageway
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
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
presumption; assumption; estimation
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
to jump up and down; to hop
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
how long; how far; how much
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
male instincts; male frivolity
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
petty underling; small fry
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge