to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
to escape death; to be saved from death
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to be struck by lightning
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
spine; backbone; spinal column
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
to return to normal; to recover; to restore
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
kaki (Japanese persimmon) seed; spicy baked or fried mochi chips in this shape
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
effect; efficacy; virtue; benefit
long-playing record; long-play record; LP record
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
history; pedigree; lineage
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
scenic and historic places