to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
cooperation; collaboration
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)
meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to say; to be called; to do
with a momentary flash of light
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
unable to resist; unable to suppress
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
moment by moment; hour by hour
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to fall in love (with); to love
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger