topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
lower half of the body; nether parts
exit; way out; outlet; vent
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
chance; opportunity; occasion
descendant; progeny; offspring
serious look (on one's face); straight face
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand