to be similar (to); to be akin (to); to be like
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
biting (cold); severe; intense; piercing
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
band (group of musicians); band (material); strap; belt (clothing); (frequency) band
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
sitting cross-legged; sitting in the lotus position
control; check; restraint; inhibition
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic
rushing around; running wild
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to give one's life; to lay down one's life
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
being absorbed (in); immersion; sinking (into)
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
stridor; wheezing; noisy breathing
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
this world; this life; world of the living
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
rustling of leaves; rustling of grass
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
distance in a straight line; distance as the crow flies
indiscrimination; without discrimination; indiscriminate
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)