intellectual curiosity; out of curiosity; inquisitiveness
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
nutriment; nutritious substance; nourishment
bikini model (usually teenage); pin-up girl
to distribute; to hand out
flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke
the opposite direction; the other way
chronological order; time series
latter part (of book, etc.); sequel; concluding part
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
to get late; to advance; to wear on
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
boiled and half-dried bonito
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
document; official papers
imitating; copying; mimicking
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
at the last moment; this late in the game
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to force open; to push open
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency