to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
serious look (on one's face); straight face
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
at least; at most; (even) just
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to peel off; to come off; to be taken off
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
tabi; Japanese socks (with split toe)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
fat; tallow; lard; grease
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
shyness; bashfulness; shame
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
already; now; no longer; not any more
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to crumple (up); to wrinkle; to rub thoroughly
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause