with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
eye of a typhoon; eye of a tropical cyclone; person (or thing) at the center of a turbulent situation (who triggers change or movement)
all thanks to ...; ... is a lifesaver; (one) couldn't do without ...; our gracious ...; hats off to ...
to speak ill of; to disparage
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
rivalry; feud; conflict; dispute; struggle; strife
to drag along; to take (a suspect to the police); to drag (someone) away
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
by conjecture (deduction)
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
(appearing, occurring) one after another
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
intelligence gathering; information gathering
going through; going via; going by way of
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
careless remark; incriminating remark; unfortunate statement; slip of the tongue
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
to be replaced with new growth
land readjustment; town planning
here and there; in places
outdoor unit (esp. air conditioner condenser)
vacant space; aperture; gap; opening
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
to this extent; to this degree; this much; this little
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation