to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
overtime; outside of hours (school, office, surgery, etc.)
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
just because; even if; even though
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
selecting the wrong kanji (when typing); kanji typo; misconversion
devil; evil spirit; genie
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
pieces; scraps; disconnected
admiration; being impressed (by)
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
several people; a few people
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
to be entwined; to be involved
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
in that manner; like that
to pay attention; to be watchful
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity