to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
as before; as ever; as it was originally
several times; a few times
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
with all one's strength; with all one's might
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
coincident with; while; simultaneously
perception; sensing; noticing
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
in the morning; during the morning
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
and; thereupon; because of that
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
original intention; initial resolution
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something