recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
copier paper; photocopying paper
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
general election (of the lower house); fan popularity voting (esp. for idols); popularity contest
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
raised leg; lifting a leg; (arch.) sitting cross-legged
comfort; consolation; diversion
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to scatter away; to blast away; to blow away (via explosion)
irreligion; lack of religion; unbelief
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
reaching the winning post; reaching the finish; making the goal; getting married
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
to do earnestly; to get serious
to happen to hear; to overhear
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
point in common; common feature
base; basis; bedrock; platform
first thing in the morning
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away