to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
to press (one's body, cheek, etc.) against; to rub against; to snuggle (one's head, etc.) into
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
rubber band; elastic band
steadily; unflaggingly; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
fully armed; armed to the teeth
to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)
weather (meteorology) information
personal identification number; PIN; password number
revision (of a rule, price, etc.); alteration; change
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; shrewd; smart
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
research (institute, laboratory, group, etc.)
disposal site; disposal plant
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
rubbish heap; garbage dump
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
advanced; pioneering; cutting-edge
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
(sink) deeply (into mud, snow, etc.); (thrust) deeply (into a soft object); (involved) too deeply (in a matter, relationship, etc.); drenched; soaked; (arch.) extremely (drunk)
stomach (esp. a pig's stomach or a cow's rumen); pork stomach
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
100,000,000; one hundred million; 10^8
one yen; throughout (an area); whole district
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
to be spattered by blood from one's victim; to suffer a reaction; to receive a backlash
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end