living gregariously (of animals); living in flocks, herds, colonies, etc.
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
refrigerant; thermal gel; ice pack; cold pack
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
explosive increase (in number of pests); (severe) outbreak or upsurge of pests
the capital city (often Tokyo) area (typically within 50 km of city's centre) (center)
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
dot; point; polka dots; pixel
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
adaptability; capacity to adapt; ability to adjust
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
from the viewpoint of; according to
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
successively; one after another
to crawl out; to creep out; to begin to crawl
to go along; to walk along; to follow
light blue; pale blue; aqua
angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
day and night; around the clock
full size (computer, e.g.)
natural state; natural condition
to be born; to come into the world
up and down, left and right; top and bottom, left and right
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
shaking one's legs (usu. unconsciously); tapping one's foot; fidgeting (of the legs)
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach