before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
making (book, etc.) into film; making a screen version; adapting for the screen
priority; order of precedence
to think too much; to be over-concerned
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
evening; night; nighttime
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread