clicking; clopping; clacking
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
nothing but; none other than
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
have a pain in one's chest
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
vocal sound; tone of voice
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
nine parts; nine percent; almost
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
nine times; twisting around many times
difference; variation; difference
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
strikeout; strike out; fanning out
even if ...; even supposing that ...
good feeling; feeling good
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord; to be gut-wrenching
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...