to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
without hesitation; frankly (esp. speaking); bluntly; cutting (forcefully, directly); piercingly
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
aimless; rambling; desultory; casual
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
serious; severe; grave; acute
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
influence; effect; impact
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
way; method; means; resource; course
dealing with; coping with
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
feedback (on a product, person's performance, etc.); feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
curse; spell; malediction
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
to be able to manage somehow or other
lower half of the body; nether parts
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
wandering samurai; soldier of fortune; brigand; mountain-dwelling robber
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
friend request (e.g. on a social network)
sulfuric acid; sulphuric acid
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)