to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
short pause; short interval
advanced level; high grade; senior
one plot (of land); one block (i.e. one city block); one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
choices; alternatives; options
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to tighten; to press hard
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
lightweight fabric or clothing; silk gauze; thin silk
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to speak; to hear a voice
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter