beforehand; in advance; previously
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
hearsay; learning by hearsay
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
corridor; hallway; passageway
running as fast as one can
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
button (clothing); push-button
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper