geothermal energy; terrestrial heat
(on the) point of going out; (at the) moment one is about to leave; just after leaving; while on the way
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
slender build; slender figure; leptosome; leptosomatic habit
gentle; mild; meek; tender
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing
to assort; to classify; to journalize (in accounting); to journalise
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
starting line (in a race); start line; starting point
trip abroad; overseas travel
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
unrealistic; impractical; infeasible; unreal
cornering someone by lying in wait, e.g. for an unexpected interview or photograph; doorstepping; hanging; dangling
abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
tumbler; self-righting doll
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
angrily; in a huff; in anger
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
older sister and younger brother
older brother and younger sister
sudden peal of thunder; thunderclap
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
thick voice; husky voice; guttural voice; voice with a thick accent
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act, usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit
the big two ...; two major ...; two main ...
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
first game; first round (e.g. of a tournament)
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex