perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
slapping the opponent with the open hand
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
to take a breath; to take a short rest
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to kick; to treat (a person) poorly; to walk all over (someone)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
good humour (humor); good mood
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
rather; sooner; preferably
established fact; fait accompli
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
jokingly; in the form of a joke
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
man's man; man aggressively pursuing sex and riches; (lit.) carnivore
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
underground space; subterranean space; subterranea
town; city; municipal; urban
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
royal castle; imperial castle