story of one's experiences
to open a pathway (to); to find a way (to); to open the door (to); to pave the way (for)
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
elder sister; older female friend
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
busy place; busy street; place that's always bustling with people; amusement quarters
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
knife thrower; knife throwing
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
sexy; popular; well-liked
to do over and over again; to have sex repeatedly
doing something multiple times; having sexual intercourse multiple times
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
to be sore; to be inflamed; to be bleary; to be dissipated; to be dissolute; to indulge in
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
to mix; to stir; to blend
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
person older than oneself (who has more life experience)
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
youthful indiscretion; youthful enthusiasm; youthful excess
to snap; to break (under pressure)
all eyes (of the public); (in) full view of the public; (with) everyone looking on; (focus of) public attention
something or other; anything
intimidation; threat; bluster
covered with; stained; smeared
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
freedom of the person; personal freedom; personal liberty