curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to be injured; to sustain a wound
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
number one; first; best; most; game; round
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
strangling (to death); strangulation
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
raising (of animals); rearing; keeping; domesticated; domestic; pet
sudden death; unexpected death; (game-ending) blunder
strange disease; rare disease
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
diagnosis; medical examination
means; way; method; measure
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
(arch.) sudden; (arch.) abrupt; (arch.) stupid; (arch.) foolish; attaining enlightenment in one effort (without ascetic practices, etc.)
to be helpful; to be useful
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
questions and answers; dialogue
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale