to sleep together (for a man and a woman); to bring one's bodies together (e.g. for warmth)
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
difficult to ...; hard to ...
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
extract (of plants, meat, etc.); essence; concentrate; concentrated stock
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
division into groups; separation into classes (e.g. of schoolchildren according to ability)
hostility; antagonism; opposition
semicircle; hemicycle; half globe; to go halfway round (e.g. the earth)
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
back-and-forth; neck-and-neck
to unfold; to unroll; to open
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
anchor (of a ship); last runner or swimmer in a relay team; news anchor; news presenter; anchor (clock component); pallet fork; anchor (HTML)
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
narrow margin; slim margin
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to come to an end; to lower the curtain