fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to be helpful; to be useful
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
(complete) destruction; annihilation; devastation
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
soft; flabby; spongy; mushy; soggy
to liken to; to compare to; to pattern after; to model after; to imitate
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
to give an impression; to make an impression
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
to speak; to hear a voice
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
but; however; provided that
upper half of the body; upper body
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
feeler; tentacle; antenna; touching (with one's hand); feeling; sensing
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle