to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
instead; but (on the other hand)
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
details; particulars; whole story; sequence of events; chronology; circumstances
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
negotiations; discussions; connection
shoulder massage (performed by tapotement); tap on the shoulder (request to resign)
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
close; intimate; on good terms
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
The Sea of Fertility (tetralogy by Mishima)
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
edict; ordinance; proclamation
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
thing that reminds one of a particular season; poem about natural scenery; poem about a particular season
good feeling; feeling good
downstream; lower reaches of a river; lower classes
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
crawl (swimming); front crawl; forward crawl; web crawling
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to compete with; to vie for
mystery; mysteriousness; secret