lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to whom it may concern; to the involved parties; to all persons concerned
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
similar figures (in geometry)
not yet known; unknown; strange
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
in good health; alive and well; going strong
competent; suitable; qualified
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
forcibly; against one's will
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
stirring; slight movement
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
rope; cord; policeman's rope
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
tool; implement; means; furniture
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue