learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to jump over; to leap over; to fly over; to fly across; to jump ahead (of someone); to skip over
ascetic practices; ridding oneself of desires for food, clothing and shelter; religious medicancy; mendicant monk; sack; carry-all bag
loose (of clothing); loose-fitting; plenty (of pouring a liquid); sloshing about (e.g. of water in one's stomach)
tall figure; high stature
(muscular) explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force; quick responsiveness; instantaneity
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
double tooth; protruding tooth (like a fang); high canine
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
elbowroom; leeway; room; reserve; margin; allowance
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
to set on end (hair, fur, etc.); to make stand on end; to bristle; to ruffle (up); to raise (one's eyebrows)
mortal enemy; object of fierce hatred or intense aversion; (lit.) one's parent's killer
fierce dog; ferocious dog; savage dog
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
lightly; easily; carelessly
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
rare (or peculiar) animal
old friend; old acquaintance
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)