whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
underground; subterranean
to temper thoroughly; to train well
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
round; spherical; circular
right under; directly below
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
being in dire distress; being hard put to it; the four and eight kinds of suffering
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to say no more; to sink into silence
contrary to one's expectations
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put a person to sleep
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
major cleanup; spring cleaning
secret technique; secret art
to release; to sweep out; to clean out
intelligence or information network
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)