with a start; with a jump
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to lose composure; to be upset; to be flurried; to lose one's head (through shock)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
ridiculous; stupid; foolish; absurd; laughable
to be entwined; to be involved
container for keeping food or drink warm; (wide-mouthed) thermos; (rice) warmer; jar
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
decision; determination; resolution
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); shouting repeatedly; pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
absence; disregard; indifference
being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
start of a romance; beginning of love
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
repeated occurrence; frequently occurring
comeback; recovery; restoration; rally
speaker; one who is skilled at speaking
big snake; (large) serpent
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
creation of Japan (by the gods Izanagi and Izanami); birthing of Japan
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
kijimuna (mythological red-faced spirits)