(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
to explain away; to talk one's way out of; to excuse oneself; to evade
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
hipbone; innominate bone; fortitude; perseverance; endurance
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
every evening; every night
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
scrubbing and washing; kitchen work
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
for (some) doubtful points to remain
beyond this point; from now on; after this
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
person who has committed suicide
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to assert; to declare; to list (one by one); to enumerate; to spread rumours (rumors); to go on and on (about)
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
(short) rest; breather; break
mountain climbing; mountaineering
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
breeding; multiplication; increase; propagation; reproduction