to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to make a vow; to take an oath
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
directly opposite; right in front
to push (something) against
to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
one's whole heart; everything one feels
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
sooner or later; in due time; in due course