to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
double doors (opening from the centre); double-opening from the centre (of doors, casement windows, etc.); filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
with a (sharp) creak; with a squeak; with a screech
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
same crime; being equally guilty; bearing the same amount of responsibility
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act, usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit
sign of remorse; indication of regret
pup; puppy; whelp; damn dog; mutt
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
lieutenant colonel (JGSDF)
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
dissolution of a feudal clan by the shogunate and confiscation of its fief
matter of time; question of time
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
lump (of flour, etc.); clump (of ground meat, etc.)
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
spa (mineral spring); spa (establishment with facilities for beauty treatment, weight loss, relaxation, etc.); health spa; spaghetti
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to beat back into shape; to correct (a bad habit, character trait, etc.) by discipline; to straighten (someone) out
to breathe out; to exhale
mangy cur; low animal; beast
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
groin; thigh; crotch; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)
to incur someone's enmity