to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
both hands; both arms; ten
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to apologize; to apologise
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
to talk; to chat; to chatter
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
together with; same; both; all; including ...
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
junior high school student; middle school pupil
pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.); (mariner's) compass; legs; step
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
thought; consideration; thinking
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
though; notwithstanding; although
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking