to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
communication skills; communication ability
normalization; normalisation
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
way out; means to escape; escape route
straightforward approach; playing it straight; fair deal
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
rice cracker; senbei; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
absorption; suction; attraction
monthly publication; monthly issue
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
snake; serpent; large snake
evil spirit (that can possess people)
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
never mind!; don't worry about it
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to put one's hand on; to touch
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
pushing something out; extrusion; presence; appearance; run walked in; pushing one's opponent out by pressing one's hands up against them
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
accurate; correct; precise; exact
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to get along well with
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
thoroughly; through and through
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
fine weather during the rainy season
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
something that will last a lifetime (esp. high-quality products)
self control; self restraint