light blue; pale blue; aqua
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
loud shout; excited cheering
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
maiko; apprentice geisha; dancing girl
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
worthless; pointless; useless
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course
from outside; from the side
stillness; repose; standing still
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
bow shape; arc; arch; segment (of a circle)
to warp; to bend backwards; to throw the head (or shoulders) back; to throw out the chest
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
extinction; annihilation; destruction
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
dawn; daybreak; first light of day; first indication; glimpse; gleam
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
to burst (open); to break; to split
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to stand firm; to hold out
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
entire world; whole world; world stage
service (bus, train); operation; motion; revolution; movement
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative (verb, etc.)
crossarm; bracket; blade; semaphore
to roll over; to tumble; to roll about (with laughter)