horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss
in that way; like that; that way
year in, year out; always; 24-7
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to place in a row; to line up; to list; to enumerate; to talk a lot of nonsense; to tell a lot of lies
Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era
to put on (another's shoes by mistake); to put (shoes) on the wrong feet; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse; to have a mistaken idea of
negative emotions; negative feelings
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
with a start; with a jump
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to break a dam; to burst out
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
to see through; to see the true nature of something
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus