rather; better; instead; if anything
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
to be set up (completely); to be put together; to be composed (e.g. type)
home area; home town; local
rightful claimant; beneficiary; right holder
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
letter of resignation; request for retirement
to become excited; to grow lively
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
landing; alighting; touch down
slip; skid; slip (i.e. petticoat); slip (of paper); Serial Link IP; SLIP
to fall incessantly (rain, snow, etc.); to downpour
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
down jacket; quilted down coat
meeting; greeting; welcome
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
bracelet (usu. dating from the Kofun period)