to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
head over heels; headlong; head first
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to begin to walk; to set out
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast
standby; preparation; arrangement
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
political situation; political affairs
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
sexy; popular; well-liked
voluntary restraints; self-limitation
fanaticism; zealotry; blind devotion
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
big thanks; great gratitude
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
body set on fire from head to foot (like a daruma doll being ritually incinerated)
party in full swing; party at its peak