pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to knock down; to send flying
to push (something) against
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
respiratory tract; air duct
to tear off; to strip; to rob
(arch.) wild boar; infant wild boar; pig
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
for your information; I'm telling you
choices; alternatives; options
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
extended game; overtime; extra time; extra innings
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
finish; completion; the end
female university student; female college student
neckline (of dress, etc.)
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake