the scruff or nape of the neck
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
fabric softener; fabric conditioner
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
difference; disagreement; conflict; clash; discrepancy; inconsistency
in swarms; in great crowds
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
being struck mad by love; foolish passion; blind love; infatuation; jealousy
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
talk about divorce or separation
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
fixed content; settled matter; done deal
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
record high; all-time high
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
sphere; circle; range; category
history of a nation; Japanese history
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
kurin; nine vertically stacked rings on a pagoda finial
toot (e.g. of trumpet); honk (e.g. of klaxon); beep; farting sound; sound of something being inflated; puff
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)
instantaneous water heater; on-demand water heater
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
tasteful; in good taste; tactful; thoughtful; stylish
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
sincerity; true heart; devotion