leather strap; thong; leash
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full
indiscriminately; recklessly
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
chance; opportunity; occasion
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
perfect; complete; flawless
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to go together; to go in company (with); to go along (with)
surely; certainly; without doubt
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
reopening; resumption; restarting
clop clop; rumble rumble; sound of something being boiled
to lie down; to throw oneself down
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
carving; engraving; chiselled features
overall; general; as a whole
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
personality; style; appearance
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days