to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
decent; respectable; dignified; becoming; seemly
to smile with one's whole face; to squint
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
capricious; moody; whimsical
seashore; beach; food wrapped in nori
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
plainclothes police officer; plain-clothes detective
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
chalk (mineral); white wall
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken