ball; ball (pitch delivered outside the strike zone); board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
crash; smash; crunch; bang
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
looking away; looking aside; outsider's perspective; observer's view
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
(another's) child; child; kid
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
wicked thought; wicked mind
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
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
to quicken one's pace (steps)
20th day of the month; 20 days
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill