to bend; to warp; to curve
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
to catch (a wild animal or fish); to capture; to hunt; to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer
conviction; belief; confidence
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to bend; to wind; to twist; to zig-zag
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
(having) two choices; choice between two things
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour