to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
oversight; omission; mistake
to pretend; to act (as if)
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
bet; wager; stake; gamble
bad influence; negative influence
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
along (a wall, river, railroad tracks, etc.); alongside; following
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
to succeed; to bear fruit
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
to become locked; to lock
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
finish; completion; the end