becoming active; increase in activity
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
living person; the living
comparatively; relatively
smooth (i.e. without problems)
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
carrion; decaying flesh; tainted meat
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
opposite side; other side
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
wide (esp. of clothing); broad
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
two times; twice; two degrees
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
dark night; moonless night
fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
(having) two choices; choice between two things
prey (i.e. of a predator); kill; victim (of a crime, a hoax, etc.)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
guidelines for action; personal principles
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize