to lie on top of one another; to be in a heap
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
cunning (acquired with age); astute; crafty; sly; wily
personal (employee); employed; retained
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)
moving tale; impressive tale
rival; competitor; competition
to kick down; to oust (a rival) to advance oneself; to push (someone) aside to get ahead
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
somewhat thick; relatively thick; thickish; on the thick side
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
limited edition items; limited edition
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
red flesh (of a fish); red-fleshed fish (e.g. tuna); lean meat; heartwood
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
smelling of fish; fishy; degenerate (of a monk); depraved; worldly; mundane
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
vinegared rice; rice prepared for sushi
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
cutting in line; queue jumping
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
putting one's courage to the test
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
success; boom; being well-attended (of an event); prosperity