to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
eardrum; tympanic membrane
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
partly open; in half bloom
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to put one's hand on; to touch
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
(turned out) all right in the end
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
discovery; detection; finding
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; person's back; years of experience
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
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)
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
to feel really ashamed; to feel extremely embarrassed; to feel humiliated; to have egg on one's face
distrust; unjust suspicion
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
sudden change; sudden turn
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
to make an appearance; to show up
about; concerning; related to; -ish
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily