legs and loins; lower body; foundations; underpinnings
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
being on duty; person on duty; one's turn
knitting; knitted material; crochet
nuta; side dish (often fish salad) dressed with vinegared miso
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
return; giving back; giving up; relinquishing; surrendering
itching-to-grab gesture (made with one's hands)
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to use up all of one's energy and willpower; to be exhausted (and have no will to go on)
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
sunlight; rays of the Sun
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
information leak; data breach
on the occasion of; at the time of
to be subject to punishment; to be punished
broadcasting station; broadcaster
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
to copy; to duplicate; to describe; to depict; to imitate; to model after
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
root; joint; base; crotch
scorching; scorch; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot); crispy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
brand (burnt-in mark of identification); branding iron
(there is) no sign (of); leaving no trace; nowhere to be seen