the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; family crest representing the seven luminaries (with one central circle surrounded by six other circles); Japanese pilchard (Sardinops melanostictus); Japanese sardine
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
mwahahaha (evil laughter)
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
noisy; confused; uproarious
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
innumerable; countless; numberless
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
warp; curvature; curve; arch
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
make; workmanship; preparation
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
diving; diver; unlicensed (doctor, driver, etc.); unregistered; outsider; stranger
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned