to press (one's body, cheek, etc.) against; to rub against; to snuggle (one's head, etc.) into
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
radiant smile; contented smile
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
proper use; using (different things) for different purposes
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
amount of sugar; sugar content
main cause; primary factor
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
with a start; with a jump
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
stone (used for throwing)
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); hannya; mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours; fall colors
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
suspicious-looking; fishy
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron