to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; onigiri
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to open (up) a Pandora's box
not counted (in the score); not tallied
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
cutting a person down (without a second thought); sacrificing; throwing to the wolves; omission; rounding down (e.g. fractions); truncation
sulking in bed; going to bed in a huff
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
direct control; direct supervision
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
getting an advance (on one's salary)
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to shorten; to cut short; to trim; to cut down on; to reduce; to scrimp on
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
needle-point holder (in ikebana); frog
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
wavy form; ripply shape; waveform
acoustic material; acoustic absorbent material
voice dramatization on CD (usu. based on manga, anime, etc.)
infectious disease; infection
bad feeling; cares; ill feeling; grudge; sense of discomfort; discontent
the following week; the next week
looking for a sexual rather than serious relationship
sleeping pill; sleep medication
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo
voice training; vocal exercises
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
writing in parentheses; writing in brackets