pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
a little bit; a little while
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
feminine handwriting; woman's hand
seriously; in earnest; for real; all out; really; with a will
double tooth; protruding tooth (like a fang); high canine
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
kick; treating (someone) poorly
smart; clever; sharp; agile; nimble; quick
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
sharp parting remark; parting threat
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
sunshade; sunscreen; window shade; blinds
to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)
stone (used for throwing)
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
practicality; utility; usefulness
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
doing a good deed each day; doing one good turn a day
in history; ever; historical
(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
rebirth; new birth; nascent
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
to run aground; to strike a rock; to be stranded on a reef; to reach a deadlock; to come to a standstill; to run into difficulties
to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome
decrepitude; (being) rickety; (state of) falling apart; looseness (in machinery); play