scraps; cut end; cut-off piece
the opposite direction; the other way
synchronization; synchronized swimming
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
slack; slackening; sagginess; dullness; letdown; depression
band (group of musicians); band (material); strap; belt (clothing); (frequency) band
(collapsible) cylindrical paper lantern
quickly; swishing; whooshing
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
fixed form; regular shape; standard-size mail
section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.; maxim
sumo wrestler; rikishi; strong man; Deva king
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
panties thief; knickers bandit
having sticky fingers; compulsive thievery; habitual movement of one's hands; marks from being handled often
shepherd's song; pastoral poem; pastoral song; pastoral
dear (old); good old; longed-for; classic; nostalgic
tug of war; forward puller (of a rickshaw)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos); Nightingale, Florence (1820-1910)
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
lucky sukebe; type of fan service in anime where there's accidental nudity, groping, etc.
one's share; one's portion
crop; yield; harvest; catch; take
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
wooden hammer; wooden mallet
eating strange food; eating bizarre things; simple diet; plain food; eating meat (thus breaking Buddhist rules)
to buy a large amount (of); to purchase (in large quantities); to buy in; to buy regularly; to make regular purchases; to be a regular customer
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
pull; patronage; tug; room to move the camera back; drawing back; pulling back
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal