to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
what kind of; what sort of; what
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
coquettish; charming; seductive; (arch.) beautiful; (arch.) graceful
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
in succession; one by one
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to cool (water) down; to make less hot (e.g. by adding cold water)
(plain) hot water; boiled water
briskly; quickly; promptly
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out; (arch.) to lose motivation; (arch.) to get discouraged
to fall asleep; to sleep deeply
nausea; feeling like throwing up; feeling sick
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent