with a bang; with a bam; with a wham
that's true; of course; obviously
(for the) first time in one's life
shaking (like a jelly); wobbling; with a jiggle
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
revealing something that was foreshadowed earlier in the story
one breath; chug!; drink!
sister (sibling); (Catholic) sister; sister (female partner in a homosexual relationship)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
slaves (lowest class in the ritsuryō system); bondservants; male and female servants; manservants and maids
to take pains (doing something); to take great care
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
toxin; poisonous substance
jet; spray; emission; rocket propulsion; jet propulsion
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
hey; hello; wow; oh; oomph; heave-ho
to talk to oneself; to mutter
simple diet; plain food; simple food; frugal meal
dhyana (profound meditation); Zen (Buddhism)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
to make a foursome; to have the whole gang (crew, group) together; to have the full lineup (of players, performers, etc.)
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
curious personality; nosiness; curiosity; rubbernecking
to come to nothing; to go down the drain; to go up in smoke
softly; mildly; gently; politely
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
movie; film; video; video clip
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
aquarium (building); oceanarium
to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
base of the throat; bottom of the neck