overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
dull sound; muffled sound
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
being second to none; being in a league of one's own
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
(going) right into (a tight space); (sinking into) deeply and suddenly; (popping) out; (coming out) with a pop; with a squelch
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
without trouble; easily; readily
admiration; wonder; astonishment
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to take a breath; to take a short rest
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
to sustain a serious wound
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
severe wound; serious wound; gash
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to change (one's clothes)
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
rival; competitor; competition
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
you'll regret this!; I'll get you for this!; just you wait!