learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to stiffen; to become stiff
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
kanji (as opposed to kana); printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; real name
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
tool; implement; means; furniture
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to leave (a scene); to step away
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
big man; large man; tall man; giant
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
resignation; acceptance; consolation
just because; even if; even though
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
secret base; hideout; hidden position
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it