action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to strangle; to constrict
nape (of the neck); nucha
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
long (time); protracted; prolonged
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to lean on; to rest against
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to pluck; to pick; to tear
stillness; repose; standing still
grey (gray); gray (SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation)
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
both; both sides; both parties
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
(hand) towel; handkerchief
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase